For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,277 students in Addison County, VT (there are 8 private schools, serving 280 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Addison County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Addison County, VT are Monkton Central School, Bingham Memorial School and Robinson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Addison County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Addison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Addison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monkton Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1036 Monkton Road
Monkton, VT 05469
(802) 453-2314
Monkton, VT 05469
(802) 453-2314
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bingham Memorial School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 School Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Robinson School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Parsonage Road
Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-2949
Starksboro, VT 05487
(802) 453-2949
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57 Mountain Street
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-3227
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-3227
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Ferrisburgh Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Little Chicago Road
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
(802) 877-3463
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
(802) 877-3463
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Mary Hogan School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Mary Hogan Drive
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1400
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Middlebury Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Beeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 North Street
New Haven, VT 05472
(802) 453-2331
New Haven, VT 05472
(802) 453-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Orwell Village School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 Main Street
Orwell, VT 05760
(802) 948-2871
Orwell, VT 05760
(802) 948-2871
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Community School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
795 East River Road
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2119
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2119
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Weybridge Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Quaker Village Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 545-2113
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 545-2113
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Vergennes Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Middlebury Union Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48 Deerfield Lane
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Vergennes Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Salisbury Community School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
286 Kelly Cross Road
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1616.
Ripton Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
753 Lincoln Road
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-2208
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-2208
Gr: PK-5 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1717.
Mt. Abraham Union High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-2333
Gr: 7-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Shoreham Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Road
Shoreham, VT 05770
(802) 897-7181
Shoreham, VT 05770
(802) 897-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
Otter Creek Academy At Leicester Sudbury And Whiting
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
87 South Main Street
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Whiting, VT 05778
(802) 623-7991
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Bridport Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3442 Vt Route 22a
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
Vocational School
51 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Addison County, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Addison County, VT include Monkton Central School, Bingham Memorial School and Robinson School.
How many public schools are located in Addison County?
23 public schools are located in Addison County.
What percentage of students in Addison County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Addison County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Addison County?
Addison County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Addison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Addison County include: Lincoln Community School vs. Bristol Elementary School, Bristol Elementary School vs. Lincoln Community School, Vergennes Union High School vs. Middlebury Union Middle School
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