For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 716 students in Richmond, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, VT are Camels Hump Middle School and Richmond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camels Hump Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
173 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2188
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2188
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2461
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2461
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Richmond, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chittenden East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 282
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, VT include Camels Hump Middle School and Richmond Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond?
2 public elementary schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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