For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 515 students in Hardwick, VT.
The top ranked public schools in Hardwick, VT are Hardwick Elementary School and Hazen Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardwick, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Hardwick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hardwick, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Hardwick, Vermont 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orleans Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 338
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6532
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardwick, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Hardwick, VT include Hardwick Elementary School and Hazen Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Hardwick?
2 public schools are located in Hardwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardwick?
Hardwick public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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