For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 480 students in Arlington, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, VT are Sunderland Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Fisher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arlington, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fisher School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington, VT include Sunderland Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Fisher School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arlington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arlington include: Fisher School vs. Sunderland Elementary School, Sunderland Elementary School vs. Fisher School
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