For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 3,562 students in Orange County, VT (there are , serving 457 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Orange County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, VT are Newton School, Braintree School and Washington Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Orange County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
243 Vt Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
South Strafford, VT 05070
(802) 765-4351
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Braintree School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 Bent Hill Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Washington Village School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 School Lane
Washington, VT 05675
(802) 883-2312
Washington, VT 05675
(802) 883-2312
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Brookfield School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1728 Ridge Road
Brookfield, VT 05036
(802) 276-3153
Brookfield, VT 05036
(802) 276-3153
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Ayers Brook Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9555
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9555
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
First Branch Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Thetford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2689 Route 113
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2426
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Oxbow Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Waits River Valley Union School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Waits River Valley Road
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
East Corinth, VT 05040
(802) 439-5534
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Westshire Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
744 Vt Route 113
West Fairlee, VT 05083
(802) 333-4668
West Fairlee, VT 05083
(802) 333-4668
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Randolph Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Newbury Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Pulaski Street
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5621
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5621
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1313.
Samuel Morey Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 School Street
Fairlee, VT 05045
(802) 333-9755
Fairlee, VT 05045
(802) 333-9755
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1414.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Fairground Road
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
First Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
523 Vt Route 110
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3310
Tunbridge, VT 05077
(802) 889-3310
Gr: PK-4 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Brush Hill Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-6653
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Blue Mountain Union School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Route 302
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Wells River, VT 05081
(802) 757-2711
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Williamstown Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350
Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Career Center
Vocational School
17 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9595
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9595
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Gr: 9-12
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Orange East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Orange Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 250
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 727-9908
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
15 Forest Street
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-3397
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-4805
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-4805
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, VT include Newton School, Braintree School and Washington Village School.
How many public schools are located in Orange County?
20 public schools are located in Orange County.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orange County include: Waits River Valley Union School vs. Thetford Elementary School, Thetford Elementary School vs. Waits River Valley Union School, Waits River Valley Union School vs. Bradford Elementary School
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