For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 3,633 students in Orange County, VT (there are 6 private schools, serving 463 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Orange County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, VT are Braintree School, Newton Elementary School and Washington Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Orange County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Braintree School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
66 Bent Hill Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Grades: PK-6
| 88 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
243 Vt Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Village School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 School Lane
Washington, VT 05675
(802) 883-2312
Washington, VT 05675
(802) 883-2312
Grades: PK-4
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Brookfield School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1728 Ridge Road
Brookfield, VT 05036
(802) 276-3153
Brookfield, VT 05036
(802) 276-3153
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Waits River Valley Usd #36
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Samuel Morey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 School Street
Fairlee, VT 05045
(802) 333-9755
Fairlee, VT 05045
(802) 333-9755
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #88.
Randolph Union High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chelsea Elementary Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thetford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2689 Route 113
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
143 Fairground Road
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oxbow Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
Tunbridge Central School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
523 Vt Route 110
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3310
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #1414.
Williamstown Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1515.
Newbury Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Pulaski Street
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5621
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5621
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #1616.
Westshire Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
744 Vt Route 113
West Fairlee, VT 05083
(802) 333-4668
West Fairlee, VT 05083
(802) 333-4668
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Blue Mountain Usd #21
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Ayers Brook Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9555
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9555
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Career Center
Vocational School
17 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9595
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9595
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Orange East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Orange Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 250
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Grades: PK
| 16 students
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, VT include Braintree School, Newton Elementary School and Washington Village School.
How many public schools are located in Orange County, VT?
20 public schools are located in Orange County, VT.
What percentage of students in Orange County, VT go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Orange County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County, VT?
Orange County, VT public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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