For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,031 students in Caledonia County, VT (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,693 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Caledonia County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Caledonia County, VT are Barnet Elementary School, Newark School and Walden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caledonia County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Caledonia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Caledonia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
163 Kid Row
Barnet, VT 05821
(802) 633-4978
Barnet, VT 05821
(802) 633-4978
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Newark School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1448 Newark Street
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3401
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3401
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Walden School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Cahoon Farm Road
West Danville, VT 05873
(802) 563-3000
West Danville, VT 05873
(802) 563-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Peacham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Bailey Hazen Road
Peacham, VT 05862
(802) 592-3513
Peacham, VT 05862
(802) 592-3513
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Waterford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
276 Duck Pond Road
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Burke Town School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3293 Burke Hollow Road
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3385
West Burke, VT 05871
(802) 467-3385
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Sutton Village School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Underpass Road
Sutton, VT 05867
(802) 467-3492
Sutton, VT 05867
(802) 467-3492
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Rank: #88.
Danville School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
143 Peacham Road
Danville, VT 05828
(802) 684-3651
Danville, VT 05828
(802) 684-3651
Grades: PK-12
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
St. Johnsbury School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Grades: PK-8
| 702 students
Rank: #1010.
Lyndon Town School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2591 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-3209
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-3209
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hardwick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Hazen Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Millers Run School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3249 Vt Route 122
Sheffield, VT 05866
(802) 626-9755
Sheffield, VT 05866
(802) 626-9755
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Caledonia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caledonia Central S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 216
Danville, VT 05828
(802) 684-3801
Danville, VT 05828
(802) 684-3801
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Caledonia North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 107
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-5262
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-5262
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
College Hill
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-3357
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-3357
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
3249 Vt Route 122
Sheffield, VT 05866
(802) 626-9755
Sheffield, VT 05866
(802) 626-9755
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Orleans Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 338
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Grades: PK
| 79 students
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8171
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caledonia County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Caledonia County, VT include Barnet Elementary School, Newark School and Walden School.
How many public schools are located in Caledonia County?
13 public schools are located in Caledonia County.
What percentage of students in Caledonia County go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Caledonia County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia County?
Caledonia County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Caledonia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caledonia County include: Barnet Elementary School vs. Waterford Elementary School, Newark School vs. Burke Town School, Lyndon Town School vs. St. Johnsbury School
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