For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,166 students in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South End are Champlain School, Edmunds Middle School and Edmunds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Burlington, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington, VT include Champlain School, Edmunds Middle School and Edmunds Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Burlington?
the neighborhood of South End, Burlington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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