For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in Waterbury, VT (there are , serving 31 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Waterbury, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterbury, VT are Crossett Brook Middle School, Brookside Primary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterbury, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Waterbury, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossett Brook Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Waterbury, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterbury, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Waterbury, VT include Crossett Brook Middle School, Brookside Primary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterbury?
3 public schools are located in Waterbury.
What percentage of students in Waterbury go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Waterbury are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterbury?
Waterbury public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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