Top Rankings
Colchester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,443 students in Colchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Colchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
303 Schools
# Students
2,443 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colchester School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 103 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Graduation Rate
92%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
80%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,835
$30,286
Spending / Student
$20,065
$29,536
Best Colchester School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malletts Bay School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Colchester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colchester School District?
Colchester School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,443 students.
What is the rank of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is ranked #13 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester School District?
80% of Colchester School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Colchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,065 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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