For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,009 students in Essex Junction, VT.
The top ranked public preschools in Essex Junction, VT are Summit Street School and Hiawatha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex Junction, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Essex Junction have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Essex Junction, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Street School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Grades: PK-3
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Grades: PK-2
| 492 students
Essex Junction, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittenden Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7 Meadow Ter
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Grades: PK
| 7 students
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Essex Junction, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Essex Junction, VT include Summit Street School and Hiawatha Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex Junction?
3 public preschools are located in Essex Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex Junction?
Essex Junction public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Essex Junction are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Essex Junction include: Hiawatha Elementary School vs. Summit Street School, Summit Street School vs. Hiawatha Elementary School
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