Best Saint Johnsbury Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,170 students in Saint Johnsbury, VT (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,161 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in Saint Johnsbury, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT are Waterford Elementary School and St. Johnsbury School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Saint Johnsbury, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Saint Johnsbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).