For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 628 students in Rutland, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rutland, VT are Rutland Town Elementary School and Rutland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rutland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rutland, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Town Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1612 Post Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rutland, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rutland, VT include Rutland Town Elementary School and Rutland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rutland?
2 public middle schools are located in Rutland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland?
Rutland public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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