For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 520 students in Essex County, VT.
The top ranked public preschools in Essex County, VT are Lunenburg & Gilman Schools, Canaan Schools and Brighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Essex County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lunenburg & Gilman Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Canaan Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Brighton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Concord Graded/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 School Street
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Essex County, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Essex County, VT include Lunenburg & Gilman Schools, Canaan Schools and Brighton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex County?
4 public preschools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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