For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 187 students in Thetford, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 361 private students). 39% of all K-12 students in Thetford, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public school in Thetford, VT is Thetford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thetford, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Thetford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Thetford, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thetford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2689 Route 113
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thetford, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Thetford, VT include Thetford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thetford?
1 public schools are located in Thetford.
What percentage of students in Thetford go to public school?
39% of all K-12 students in Thetford are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thetford?
Thetford public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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