For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 122 students in Island Pond, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Island Pond, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Island Pond, VT is Brighton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Pond, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Island Pond have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Island Pond, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton Elementary 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
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Island Pond, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Island Pond, VT include Brighton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Island Pond?
1 public schools are located in Island Pond.
What percentage of students in Island Pond go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Island Pond are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Island Pond?
Island Pond public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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