For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 184 students in Dorset, VT (there are , serving 222 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in Dorset, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Dorset, VT is Dorset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorset, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dorset have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Dorset, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dorset, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Dorset, VT include Dorset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dorset?
1 public schools are located in Dorset.
What percentage of students in Dorset go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in Dorset are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dorset?
Dorset 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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