For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 677 students in Richmond, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Richmond, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, VT are Richmond Elementary School and Camels Hump Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Richmond, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2461
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2461
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Camels Hump Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
173 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2188
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2188
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Richmond, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittenden East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 282
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, VT include Richmond Elementary School and Camels Hump Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
2 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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