Best Schools in Essex, VT
Essex, VT has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,320 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Essex meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex, VT
The top high schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Essex High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1208 Students
2. Champlain Valley Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
3. South Burlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Burlington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
4. Colchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 721 Students
5. Mt. Mansfield Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, VT
The top middle schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Burlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
2. Essex Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 382 Students
3. Browns River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 364 Students
4. Colchester Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students
5. Albert D. Lawton School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex, VT
The top elementary schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 201 Students
2. Williston Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 942 Students
3. Founders Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
4. Thomas Fleming School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 206 Students
5. Malletts Bay School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 483 Students
6. Hiawatha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students
7. Summit Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 336 Students
8. Chamberlin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Burlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
9. Jericho Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 406 Students
10. Union Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, VT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, VT has a total population of 22,183 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, VT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, VT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex, VT
How many schools are in Essex, VT?
Essex, VT has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,320 students in total.
How do schools in Essex perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Essex score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Essex meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations