For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Northfield, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Northfield, VT are Northfield Middle/high School and Northfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Northfield, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northfield Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Cross Street Unit 2
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Cross Street
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Northfield, VT 05663
(802) 485-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Northfield, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Northfield, VT include Northfield Middle/high School and Northfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northfield?
2 public schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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