For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 79 students in Saxtons River, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 259 private students). 23% of all K-12 students in Saxtons River, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Saxtons River, VT is Saxton River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saxtons River, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Saxtons River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Saxtons River, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saxton River Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saxtons River, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Saxtons River, VT include Saxton River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saxtons River?
1 public schools are located in Saxtons River.
What percentage of students in Saxtons River go to public school?
23% of all K-12 students in Saxtons River are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saxtons River?
Saxtons River public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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