For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 7,724 students in Washington County, VT (there are , serving 829 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Washington County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, VT are Waitsfield Elementary School, Rumney Memorial School and Moretown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Rumney Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
433 Shady Rill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Moretown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
940 Route 100b
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
293 School Road
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 496-2487
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 496-2487
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Fayston Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Grades: PK-6
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
East Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
665 Vincent Flats Road
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-7936
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-7936
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Lightening Ridge Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: #88.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #99.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Grades: PK-4
| 69 students
Rank: #1010.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Park Avenue
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #1212.
Crossett Brook Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1313.
Doty Memorial School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Calais Road
Worcester, VT 05682
(802) 223-5656
Worcester, VT 05682
(802) 223-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: #1414.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
372 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Valley Lake Road
Woodbury, VT 05681
(802) 472-5715
Woodbury, VT 05681
(802) 472-5715
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students
Rank: #1616.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 409 students
Rank: #1717.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cross Street
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1818.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 692 students
Rank: #1919.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Grades: PK-8
| 852 students
Rank: #2020.
Harwood Union Middle/high School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Grades: 7-12
| 550 students
Rank: #2121.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #2222.
Twinfield Union School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Grades: PK-12
| 311 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cabot School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Common Road
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #2525.
Barre City Elementary/middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Grades: PK-8
| 757 students
Rank: #2626.
Orange Center School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
357 U.s. Route 302
East Barre, VT 05649
(802) 476-3278
East Barre, VT 05649
(802) 476-3278
Grades: 5-8
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Vermont Career Center
Vocational School
155 Ayers Street Suite #2
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
458 Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Grades: 7-8
| 134 students
458 Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Montpelier S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
58 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Grades: PK
| 29 students
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 726 students
Washington Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2446 Airport Road-berlin
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Grades: PK
| 80 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, VT include Waitsfield Elementary School, Rumney Memorial School and Moretown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
27 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Barre City Elementary/middle School vs. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School vs. Barre City Elementary/middle School, Calais Elementary School vs. Doty Memorial School
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