For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 617 students in Richford, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richford, VT are Berkshire Elementary School, Richford Junior/senior High School and Richford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richford, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richford, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Richford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Elementary School Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Richford, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 130
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richford, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richford, VT include Berkshire Elementary School, Richford Junior/senior High School and Richford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richford?
3 public elementary schools are located in Richford.
What is the racial composition of students in Richford?
Richford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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