For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 844 students in Fair Haven, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fair Haven, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Haven, VT are Benson Village School, Fair Haven Union Middle And High School and Fair Haven Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fair Haven, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Fair Haven have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fair Haven, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Village School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 School Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-2491
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Gr: 7-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fair Haven Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Main Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-3883
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-3883
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fair Haven, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Fair Haven, VT include Benson Village School, Fair Haven Union Middle And High School and Fair Haven Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Fair Haven?
3 public schools are located in Fair Haven.
What percentage of students in Fair Haven go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fair Haven are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fair Haven?
Fair Haven public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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