For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 720 students in Waterbury, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterbury, VT are Crossett Brook Middle School, Brookside Primary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterbury, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waterbury, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossett Brook Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterbury, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waterbury, VT include Crossett Brook Middle School, Brookside Primary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterbury?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterbury?
Waterbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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