For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,354 students in Bennington, VT (there are 7 private schools, serving 449 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Bennington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bennington, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Mt. Anthony Senior Union High 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 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bennington, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Molly Stark School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Bennington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Bennington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Grades: PK
| 82 students
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, Monument Elementary School and Mt. Anthony Senior Union High 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?
84% of all K-12 students in Bennington are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
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 12% (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. Bennington Elementary School, Molly Stark School vs. Monument Elementary School, Southwest Technical vs. Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
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