For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 597 students in Bradford, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford, VT are Oxbow Union High School and Bradford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bradford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Bradford, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxbow Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
143 Fairground Road
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-4077
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5212
Gr: 9-12
Bradford, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orange East S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5216
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
36 Oxbow Drive
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-5214
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bradford, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford, VT include Oxbow Union High School and Bradford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bradford?
3 public schools are located in Bradford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford?
Bradford public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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