For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 249 students in Bethel, VT.
The top ranked public schools in Bethel, VT are Bethel Elementary School and White River Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bethel, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
White River Valley Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-9966
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-9966
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bethel, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Windsor Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 37
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-5364
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-5364
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethel, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Bethel, VT include Bethel Elementary School and White River Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bethel?
2 public schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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