For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 234 students in Hardwick, VT.
The top ranked public preschool in Hardwick, VT is Hardwick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardwick, VT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardwick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardwick, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hardwick, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orleans Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 338
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hardwick, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Hardwick, VT include Hardwick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardwick?
1 public preschools are located in Hardwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardwick?
Hardwick public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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