For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,292 students in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT.
The top ranked public schools in Essex Town are Essex Middle School and Founders Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Founders Memorial School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Grades: 3-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Grades: PK-2
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT include Essex Middle School and Founders Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction?
the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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