For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 478 students in Waterbury, VT.
The top ranked public preschools in Waterbury, VT are Smilie Memorial Elementary School and Brookside Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterbury, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterbury have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waterbury, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Grades: PK-4
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 409 students
Waterbury, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Grades: PK-4
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waterbury, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Waterbury, VT include Smilie Memorial Elementary School and Brookside Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waterbury?
2 public preschools are located in Waterbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterbury?
Waterbury public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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