For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 811 students in Saint Johnsbury, VT.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Johnsbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Johnsbury, VT (2025)
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 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8171
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8171
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint Johnsbury, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Johnsbury, VT include Waterford Elementary School and St. Johnsbury School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Johnsbury?
2 public preschools are located in Saint Johnsbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Johnsbury?
Saint Johnsbury public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Saint Johnsbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saint Johnsbury include: Waterford Elementary School vs. St. Johnsbury School, St. Johnsbury School vs. Waterford Elementary School
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