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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chittenden County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 21,195 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are 32 private schools, serving 2,958 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chittenden County, VT are Charlotte Central School, Orchard School and Camels Hump Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chittenden County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Chittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Chittenden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Central School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Orchard School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Camels Hump Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
173 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2188
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Shelburne Community School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
345 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Hinesburg Community School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10888 Route 116
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Thomas Fleming School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21 Prospect Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1381
Gr: 4-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Westford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
146 Brookside Road
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 878-5932
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Browns River Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3711
Gr: 5-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Albert D. Lawton School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
104 Maple Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Essex Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Malletts Bay School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Williston Schools
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Gr: PK-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Chamberlin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1717.
Rick Marcotte Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1818.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Jericho Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
90 Vt Route 15
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-2272
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2461
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Founders Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
South Burlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Underhill Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6 Irish Settlement Road
Underhill Center, VT 05490
(802) 899-4676
Gr: PK-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2424.
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 Browns Trace Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4690
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Essex High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2626.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Gr: PK-3 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
Colchester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Burlington High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
Milton Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3232.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Summit Street School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3434.
Brewster Pierce School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 School Street
Huntington, VT 05462
(802) 434-2074
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3535.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 School Road
Cambridge, VT 05444
(802) 849-6251
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chittenden County, VT include Charlotte Central School, Orchard School and Camels Hump Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chittenden County?
49 public schools are located in Chittenden County.
What percentage of students in Chittenden County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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