Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Putney Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putney Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Putney Central School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
175 acres
School Rankings
Putney Central School ranks within the top 30% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putney Central School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
4%
Black
1%
3%
White
79%
87%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Putney Central School's ranking?
Putney Central School is ranked #79 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Putney Central School often compared to?
Putney Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dummerston Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Putney Central School?
192 students attend Putney Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Putney Central School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putney Central School?
Putney Central School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putney Central School offer ?
Putney Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Putney Central School part of?
Putney Central School is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
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