For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 127 students in Island Pond, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Island Pond, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Island Pond, VT is Brighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Pond, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Island Pond have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Island Pond, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Island Pond, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Island Pond, VT include Brighton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Island Pond?
1 public schools are located in Island Pond.
What percentage of students in Island Pond go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Island Pond are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Island Pond?
Island Pond public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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