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Best Essex County 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 414 students in Essex County, VT (there are , serving 47 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Essex County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in Essex County, VT are Canaan Schools, Brighton Elementary School and Concord Graded/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Essex County, VT public schools have an score of 38% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 51�Թ�� in Essex County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Canaan Schools

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910

Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Brighton Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373

Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #33.

Concord Graded/middle School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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173 School Street
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550

Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: n/an/a

Canaan High School Cte Program

Vocational School

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99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910

Gr: 9-12

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Essex County 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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East Haven River School (Closed 2013)

64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029

Gr: K-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330

Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Granby Central School (Closed 2007)

P.o. Box 8
Granby, VT 05840
(802) 328-4891

Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Guildhall Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955

Gr: K-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Lunenburg & Gilman Schools (Closed 2024)

2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969

Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Lunenburg Schools (Closed 2023)

2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969

Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Norton Village School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 80
Norton, VT 05907
(802) 822-5541

Gr: K-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Essex County, VT?

The top ranked public schools in Essex County, VT include Canaan Schools, Brighton Elementary School and Concord Graded/middle School.

How many public schools are located in Essex County?

4 public schools are located in Essex County.

What percentage of students in Essex County go to public school?

90% of all K-12 students in Essex County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?

Essex County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).