For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 877 students in Bennington, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bennington, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Molly Stark School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bennington, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Monument Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Molly Stark School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Bennington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bennington, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bennington, VT include Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Molly Stark School.
How many public preschools are located in Bennington?
4 public preschools are located in Bennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Bennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bennington include: Molly Stark School vs. Bennington Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School vs. Molly Stark School, Molly Stark School vs. Monument Elementary School
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