For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,151 students in Montpelier, VT (there are , serving 258 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Montpelier, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montpelier, VT are Rumney Memorial School, Main Street Middle School and Berlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montpelier, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Montpelier have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51爆料s in Montpelier, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rumney Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
433 Shady Rill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5429
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Park Avenue
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Montpelier, Vermont 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montpelier S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
58 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montpelier, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Montpelier, VT include Rumney Memorial School, Main Street Middle School and Berlin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montpelier?
6 public schools are located in Montpelier.
What percentage of students in Montpelier go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Montpelier are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montpelier?
Montpelier public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Montpelier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montpelier include: Main Street Middle School vs. Berlin Elementary School, U-32 Middle & High School vs. Montpelier High School, Montpelier High School vs. U-32 Middle & High School
