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Best Caledonia County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,980 students in Caledonia County, VT (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,700 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Caledonia County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Caledonia County, VT are Barnet Elementary School, Newark School and Peacham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caledonia County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Caledonia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Caledonia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnet Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
163 Kid Row
Barnet, VT 05821
(802) 633-4978
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Newark School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1448 Newark Street
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3401
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Peacham Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 Bailey Hazen Road
Peacham, VT 05862
(802) 592-3513
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
276 Duck Pond Road
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Sutton Village School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
95 Underpass Road
Sutton, VT 05867
(802) 467-3492
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Walden School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Cahoon Farm Road
West Danville, VT 05873
(802) 563-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Burke Town School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3293 Burke Hollow Road
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3385
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
St. Johnsbury School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Gr: PK-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Danville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Peacham Road
Danville, VT 05828
(802) 684-3651
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lyndon Town School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2591 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-3209
Gr: PK-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Millers Run School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3249 Vt Route 122
Sheffield, VT 05866
(802) 626-9755
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Caledonia County, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Caledonia County, VT include Barnet Elementary School, Newark School and Peacham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caledonia County?
13 public schools are located in Caledonia County.
What percentage of students in Caledonia County go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Caledonia County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia County?
Caledonia County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Caledonia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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