For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 565 students in Orleans, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Orleans, VT are Brownington Central School, Orleans Elementary School and Lake Region Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orleans, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Orleans have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Orleans, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownington Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Chase Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
53 School Street
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lake Region Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Orleans, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orleans Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 207
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orleans, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Orleans, VT include Brownington Central School, Orleans Elementary School and Lake Region Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Orleans?
3 public schools are located in Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans?
Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.