For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 354 students in Putney, VT (there are , serving 1,004 private students). 26% of all K-12 students in Putney, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Putney, VT are Dummerston Schools and Putney Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putney, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Putney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Putney, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dummerston Schools
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Schoolhouse Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Putney Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 Westminster Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Putney, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Putney, VT include Dummerston Schools and Putney Central School.
How many public schools are located in Putney?
2 public schools are located in Putney.
What percentage of students in Putney go to public school?
26% of all K-12 students in Putney are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putney?
Putney public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Putney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Putney include: Dummerston Schools vs. Putney Central School, Putney Central School vs. Dummerston Schools
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