For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,196 students in Bennington, VT (there are 5 private schools, serving 359 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Bennington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School and Monument Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Bennington, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Monument Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Molly Stark School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Technical
Vocational School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bennington, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Bennington, VT include Woodford Hollow School, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School and Monument Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bennington?
7 public schools are located in Bennington.
What percentage of students in Bennington go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Bennington are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Bennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bennington include: Molly Stark School vs. Monument Elementary School, Molly Stark School vs. Bennington Elementary School, Southwest Technical vs. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
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