For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 770 students in Waterbury, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Waterbury, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterbury, VT are Smilie Memorial Elementary School, Crossett Brook Middle School and Brookside Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterbury, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Waterbury, VT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Grades: PK-4
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Crossett Brook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Waterbury, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterbury, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Waterbury, VT include Smilie Memorial Elementary School, Crossett Brook Middle School and Brookside Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterbury?
3 public schools are located in Waterbury.
What percentage of students in Waterbury go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Waterbury are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterbury?
Waterbury public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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