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Best Bennington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,923 students in Bennington County, VT (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,597 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Bennington County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington County, VT are Sunderland Elementary School, Dorset Elementary School and Woodford Hollow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Bennington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Woodford Hollow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Buck Hill Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Monument Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Fisher School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Readsboro Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Pownal Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
94 School House Road
Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 823-7333
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Molly Stark School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Technical
Vocational School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington County, VT include Sunderland Elementary School, Dorset Elementary School and Woodford Hollow School.
How many public schools are located in Bennington County?
16 public schools are located in Bennington County.
What percentage of students in Bennington County go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Bennington County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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