For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in Winooski, VT (there are 3 private schools, serving 274 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Winooski, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Winooski, VT are Winooski High School, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School and Winooski Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winooski, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Winooski have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Winooski, VT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winooski High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-0411
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-0411
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Winooski Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winooski, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Winooski, VT include Winooski High School, J. F. Kennedy Elementary School and Winooski Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Winooski?
3 public schools are located in Winooski.
What percentage of students in Winooski go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Winooski are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winooski?
Winooski public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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