For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 875 students in Springfield, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, VT are Union Street School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Springfield, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Street School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Union Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 Fairgrounds Road
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Hoover Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
307 South Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8331
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8331
Gr: K-12
Springfield, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Springfield S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
60 Park St
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5141
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5141
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Springfield, VT include Union Street School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Springfield?
4 public elementary schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Springfield include: Union Street School vs. Elm Hill School, Elm Hill School vs. Union Street School
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