For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 695 students in Vergennes, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Vergennes, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Vergennes, VT are Vergennes Union High School and Vergennes Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vergennes, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vergennes have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Vergennes, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vergennes Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Vergennes Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Vergennes, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 Vt Route 17 West
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 759-2131
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 759-2131
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Addison Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15 North Main Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3332
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3332
Grades: PK
| 32 students
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Grades: 7-12
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vergennes, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Vergennes, VT include Vergennes Union High School and Vergennes Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vergennes?
2 public schools are located in Vergennes.
What percentage of students in Vergennes go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Vergennes are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vergennes?
Vergennes public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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