For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 480 students in Arlington, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, VT are Sunderland Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Fisher School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Arlington, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Memorial
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Fisher School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, VT include Sunderland Elementary School, Arlington Memorial and Fisher School.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
3 public schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arlington include: Fisher School vs. Sunderland Elementary School, Sunderland Elementary School vs. Fisher School
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