For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 687 students in Essex Junction, VT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Essex Junction, VT is 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 55% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Essex Junction, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Essex Junction, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Essex Junction, VT include Hiawatha Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex Junction?
2 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. Essex Elementary School
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