For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,200 students in Montpelier, VT (there are 5 private schools, serving 218 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Montpelier, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Montpelier, VT are Rumney Memorial School, Main Street Middle School and Montpelier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montpelier, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Montpelier have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Montpelier, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rumney Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
433 Shady Rill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Main Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Montpelier High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Park Avenue
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Grades: PK-4
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Berlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
372 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
Rank: #66.
U-32 Middle & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 707 students
Montpelier, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montpelier S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
58 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Grades: PK
| 29 students
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 726 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montpelier, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Montpelier, VT include Rumney Memorial School, Main Street Middle School and Montpelier High School.
How many public schools are located in Montpelier?
6 public schools are located in Montpelier.
What percentage of students in Montpelier go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Montpelier are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montpelier?
Montpelier public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Montpelier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montpelier include: U-32 Middle & High School vs. Montpelier High School, Montpelier High School vs. U-32 Middle & High School, Main Street Middle School vs. Berlin Elementary School
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