For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 92 students in Chelsea, VT (there are , serving 17 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Chelsea, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Chelsea, VT is First Branch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chelsea, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Chelsea have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Chelsea, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First Branch Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Chelsea, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 School Street
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4551
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chelsea, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Chelsea, VT include First Branch Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chelsea?
1 public schools are located in Chelsea.
What percentage of students in Chelsea go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Chelsea are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea?
Chelsea public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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