For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in Plainfield, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Plainfield, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Plainfield, VT are Calais Elementary School and Twinfield Union School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainfield, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Plainfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Plainfield, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calais Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 Lightening Ridge Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Twinfield Union School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plainfield, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Plainfield, VT include Calais Elementary School and Twinfield Union School.
How many public schools are located in Plainfield?
2 public schools are located in Plainfield.
What percentage of students in Plainfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Plainfield are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plainfield?
Plainfield public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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