For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in Saint Johnsbury, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
276 Duck Pond Road
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
St. Johnsbury School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT include Waterford Elementary School and St. Johnsbury School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Johnsbury?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Johnsbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Johnsbury?
Saint Johnsbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury include: Waterford Elementary School vs. St. Johnsbury School, St. Johnsbury School vs. Waterford Elementary School
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