For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 811 students in Saint Johnsbury, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT are Waterford Elementary School and St. Johnsbury School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Johnsbury, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
276 Duck Pond Road
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9393
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
St. Johnsbury School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8912
Grades: PK-8
| 662 students
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8171
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury, VT include Waterford Elementary School and St. Johnsbury School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Johnsbury?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Johnsbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Johnsbury?
Saint Johnsbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saint Johnsbury include: Waterford Elementary School vs. St. Johnsbury School, St. Johnsbury School vs. Waterford Elementary School
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