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Best Public Elementary Schools in Orange County (2026)
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Best Orange County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 2,868 students in Orange County, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VT are Newton School, Braintree School and Washington Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Orange County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
243 Vt Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Braintree School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
66 Bent Hill Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Washington Village School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
72 School Lane
Washington, VT 05675
(802) 883-2312
Gr: PK-4 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Brookfield School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1728 Ridge Road
Brookfield, VT 05036
(802) 276-3153
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Ayers Brook Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9555
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
First Branch Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Thetford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2689 Route 113
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Waits River Valley Union School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Westshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
744 Vt Route 113
West Fairlee, VT 05083
(802) 333-4668
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Newbury Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Pulaski Street
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5621
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Samuel Morey Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
214 School Street
Fairlee, VT 05045
(802) 333-9755
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Fairground Road
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
First Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
523 Vt Route 110
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3310
Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Blue Mountain Union School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Williamstown Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VT include Newton School, Braintree School and Washington Village School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orange County include: Thetford Elementary School vs. Waits River Valley Union School

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