Best Vermont Magnet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 magnet public preschools serving 451 students in Vermont.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Vermont are Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes and Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermont magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Vermont (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Vermont?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Vermont include Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes and Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Vermont?
2 magnet public preschools are located in Vermont.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermont?
Vermont magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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