For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in South Burlington, VT (there are 8 private schools, serving 752 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in South Burlington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in South Burlington, VT are Orchard School, Rick Marcotte Central School and Chamberlin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Burlington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Burlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in South Burlington, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Rick Marcotte Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Chamberlin School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
South Burlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
South Burlington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
550 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Burlington, VT?
The top ranked public schools in South Burlington, VT include Orchard School, Rick Marcotte Central School and Chamberlin School.
How many public schools are located in South Burlington?
5 public schools are located in South Burlington.
What percentage of students in South Burlington go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in South Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Burlington?
South Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in South Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Burlington include: Rick Marcotte Central School vs. Orchard School, Orchard School vs. Rick Marcotte Central School
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