For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 517 students in Northfield, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, VT are Northfield Middle/high School and Northfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Northfield, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cross Street
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, VT include Northfield Middle/high School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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