For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 993 students in Newport, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Newport, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Newport, VT are Newport City Elementary School and North Country Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Newport 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), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Newport, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 Sias Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
North Country Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Grades: 9-12
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Newport, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, VT include Newport City Elementary School and North Country Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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