For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in Shaftsbury, VT.
The top-ranked public school in Shaftsbury, VT is Shaftsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shaftsbury, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Shaftsbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shaftsbury, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Buck Hill Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shaftsbury, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Shaftsbury, VT include Shaftsbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shaftsbury?
1 public schools are located in Shaftsbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Shaftsbury?
Shaftsbury public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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