For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,359 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bennington County, VT are Sunderland Elementary School, Dorset Elementary School and Woodford Hollow School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Bennington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Buck Hill Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Gr: PK-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Fisher School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Readsboro Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Pownal Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
94 School House Road
Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 823-7333
Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 823-7333
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bennington County, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bennington County, VT include Sunderland Elementary School, Dorset Elementary School and Woodford Hollow School.
How many public preschools are located in Bennington County?
12 public preschools are located in Bennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County?
Bennington 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 Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bennington County include: Shaftsbury Elementary School vs. Monument Elementary School, Fisher School vs. Sunderland Elementary School, Molly Stark School vs. Monument Elementary School
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