For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 4,583 students in Washington County, VT. The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, VT are Waitsfield Elementary School, Rumney Memorial School and Fayston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Washington County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Rumney Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
433 Shady Rill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fayston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Moretown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
940 Route 100b
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 496-3742
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
293 School Road
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 496-2487
Warren, VT 05674
(802) 496-2487
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Calais Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Lightening Ridge Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 454-7777
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
East Montpelier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
665 Vincent Flats Road
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-7936
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 223-7936
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Doty Memorial School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Calais Road
Worcester, VT 05682
(802) 223-5656
Worcester, VT 05682
(802) 223-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Park Avenue
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
63 Valley Lake Road
Woodbury, VT 05681
(802) 472-5715
Woodbury, VT 05681
(802) 472-5715
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Gr: PK-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cross Street
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cabot School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Common Road
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Cabot, VT 05647
(802) 563-2289
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Twinfield Union School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Nasmith Brook Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 426-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Barre City Elementary/middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Washington County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
458 Vt Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
458 Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Gr: 7-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
458 Route 100
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Moretown, VT 05660
(802) 244-5186
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Montpelier S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
58 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Washington Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2446 Airport Road-berlin
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, VT include Waitsfield Elementary School, Rumney Memorial School and Fayston Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Vermont.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
18 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: Barre City Elementary/middle School vs. Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School vs. Barre City Elementary/middle School, Calais Elementary School vs. East Montpelier Elementary School
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