For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 273 students in Waitsfield, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Waitsfield, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waitsfield, VT are Waitsfield Elementary School and Fayston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waitsfield, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Waitsfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Waitsfield, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Fayston Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waitsfield, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Waitsfield, VT include Waitsfield Elementary School and Fayston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waitsfield?
2 public schools are located in Waitsfield.
What percentage of students in Waitsfield go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Waitsfield are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waitsfield?
Waitsfield public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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