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Best Franklin County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,282 students in Franklin County, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, VT are Montgomery Elementary School, Franklin Central School and Swanton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
249 School Drive
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15 School Street
Franklin, VT 05457
(802) 285-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Swanton School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-5346
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802) 868-4170
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Georgia Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
St. Albans Town Educational Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
169 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
57 Park Street
Fairfield, VT 05455
(802) 827-6639
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802) 933-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Enosburg Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
St. Albans City Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Bellows Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Bakersfield School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
82 Academy Drive
Bakersfield, VT 05441
(802) 827-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Richford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Elementary School Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, VT include Montgomery Elementary School, Franklin Central School and Swanton School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
14 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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