For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 239 students in West Burke, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Burke, VT are Newark School and Burke Town School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Burke, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in West Burke have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Burke, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1448 Newark Street
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3401
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3401
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Burke Town School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3293 Burke Hollow Road
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3385
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Burke, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Burke, VT include Newark School and Burke Town School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Burke?
2 public middle schools are located in West Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in West Burke?
West Burke public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in West Burke are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Burke include: Newark School vs. Burke Town School, Burke Town School vs. Newark School
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