For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 816 students in Rutland, VT.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rutland, VT is Rutland Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rutland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rutland, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Town Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1612 Post Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
117 Temple Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rutland, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rutland Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
257 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rutland City S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6 Church Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Gr: PK | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rutland, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rutland, VT include Rutland Town Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rutland?
3 public preschools are located in Rutland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland?
Rutland public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Rutland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rutland include: Northwest Primary School vs. Northeast Primary School, Northeast Primary School vs. Northwest Primary School, Rutland Town Elementary School vs. Northeast Primary School
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