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Best Schools in Montpelier, VT
Montpelier, VT has 17 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,639 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Montpelier meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montpelier, VT
The top high schools in Montpelier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montpelier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
2. Harwood Union Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 556 Students
3. U-32 Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 707 Students
4. Northfield Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 236 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montpelier, VT
The top middle schools in Montpelier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Main Street Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students
2. Crossett Brook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montpelier, VT
The top elementary schools in Montpelier, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rumney Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 121 Students
2. Warren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
3. East Montpelier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
4. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 448 Students
5. Moretown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
6. Brookside Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harwood Unified Union School District #60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 400 Students
7. Northfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
8. Berlin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 194 Students
9. Doty Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montpelier, VT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montpelier, VT has a total population of 11,393 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier, VT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montpelier, VT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montpelier, 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 Montpelier, VT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montpelier, VT
How many schools are in Montpelier, VT?
Montpelier, VT has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,639 students in total.
How do schools in Montpelier perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Montpelier score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Montpelier meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montpelier?
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: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Montpelier
4 of 4 schools in Montpelier carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Montpelier. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.