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Best Caledonia County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,686 students in Caledonia County, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caledonia County, VT are Barnet Elementary School, Newark School and Waterford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caledonia County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Caledonia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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 middle schools in Caledonia County, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Caledonia County, VT include Barnet Elementary School, Newark School and Waterford Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Caledonia County?
11 public middle schools are located in Caledonia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia County?
Caledonia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Caledonia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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