For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,088 students in Montpelier, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montpelier, VT are Rumney Memorial School, Main Street Middle School and Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montpelier, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montpelier have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montpelier, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Main Street Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
372 Paine Turnpike North
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2796
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Montpelier, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK
| 29 students
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Grades: 7-12
| 726 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montpelier, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montpelier, VT include Rumney Memorial School, Main Street Middle School and Union Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montpelier?
4 public elementary schools are located in Montpelier.
What is the racial composition of students in Montpelier?
Montpelier public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Montpelier are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Montpelier include: Main Street Middle School vs. Berlin Elementary School, Union Elementary School vs. Berlin Elementary School, Berlin Elementary School vs. Main Street Middle School
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