Top 10 Best Orange County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 2,889 students in Orange County, VT.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Orange County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Braintree School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
66 Bent Hill Road
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
243 Vt Route 132
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
72 School Lane
Washington, VT 05675
(802) 883-2312
Grades: PK-4
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Brookfield School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1728 Ridge Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Waits River Valley Road
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
Samuel Morey Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 School Street
Fairlee, VT 05045
(802) 333-9755
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Chelsea Elementary Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thetford Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2689 Route 113
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Bradford Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Fairground Road
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1111.
Tunbridge Central School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
523 Vt Route 110
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3310
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #1212.
Williamstown Middle/high School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: #1313.
Newbury Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Pulaski Street
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5621
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #1414.
Westshire Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
744 Vt Route 113
West Fairlee, VT 05083
(802) 333-4668
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Blue Mountain Usd #21
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Randolph Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 Ayers Brook Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9555
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Orange County, VT

Orange County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Po Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Po Box 250
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Grades: PK
| 16 students
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-4805
Grades: 7-12
| 375 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VT include Braintree School, Newton Elementary School and Washington Village School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange County, VT?
16 public elementary schools are located in Orange County, VT.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County, VT?
Orange County, VT public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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