Best Waterbury Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 458 students in Waterbury, VT.

The top-ranked public preschools in Waterbury, VT are 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).