For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 515 students in Hardwick, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Hardwick, VT are Hardwick Elementary School and Hazen Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardwick, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hardwick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hardwick, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hardwick, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orleans Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 338
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hardwick, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Hardwick, VT include Hardwick Elementary School and Hazen Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Hardwick?
2 public schools are located in Hardwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardwick?
Hardwick public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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