For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 5,922 students in Franklin County, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, VT are Montgomery Elementary School, Franklin Central School and Swanton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
249 School Drive
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15 School Street
Franklin, VT 05457
(802) 285-2100
Franklin, VT 05457
(802) 285-2100
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Swanton School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-5346
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-5346
Gr: PK-6 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Enosburg Falls Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Highgate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802) 868-4170
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802) 868-4170
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Georgia Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Gr: PK-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
St. Albans Town Educational Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Fairfield Center School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Park Street
Fairfield, VT 05455
(802) 827-6639
Fairfield, VT 05455
(802) 827-6639
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802) 933-4909
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802) 933-4909
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Enosburg Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-2171
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
St. Albans City Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bellows Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Gr: PK-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Bakersfield School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
82 Academy Drive
Bakersfield, VT 05441
(802) 827-6611
Bakersfield, VT 05441
(802) 827-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Richford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Elementary School Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Central S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28 Catherine St
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Franklin Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21 Church Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-2441
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-2441
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Franklin S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 130
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
100 Thunder Bird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, VT include Montgomery Elementary School, Franklin Central School and Swanton School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin County include: Enosburg Falls Middle/high School vs. Richford Junior/senior High School, Richford Junior/senior High School vs. Enosburg Falls Middle/high School, Montgomery Elementary School vs. Franklin Central School
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