For the 2025 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 27% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), 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 (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: #22.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Buck Hill Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #88.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Rank: #99.
Readsboro Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
Rank: #1010.
Pownal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
Molly Stark 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
| 423 students
Rank: #1212.
Bennington Elementary 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
| 271 students
Bennington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Grades: PK
| 98 students
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Grades: PK-6
| 135 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 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, Sunderland Elementary School vs. Monument Elementary School
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