For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 844 students in Rutland, VT.
The top ranked public preschool in Rutland, VT is Rutland Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Rutland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rutland, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutland Town Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1612 Post Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
117 Temple Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Grades: PK-2
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Grades: PK-2
| 203 students
Rutland, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rutland Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
257 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rutland City S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6 Church Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rutland, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Rutland, VT include Rutland Town Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rutland?
3 public preschools are located in Rutland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland?
Rutland public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Rutland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rutland include: Northwest Primary School vs. Northeast Primary School, Northeast Primary School vs. Northwest Primary School, Rutland Town Elementary School vs. Northeast Primary School
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