For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Saxtons River, VT (there are , serving 259 private students). 23% of all K-12 students in Saxtons River, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Saxtons River, VT is Saxton River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saxtons River, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Saxtons River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Saxtons River, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saxton River Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
Grades: PK-4
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saxtons River, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Saxtons River, VT include Saxton River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saxtons River?
1 public schools are located in Saxtons River.
What percentage of students in Saxtons River go to public school?
23% of all K-12 students in Saxtons River are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saxtons River?
Saxtons River 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).
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