For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 414 students in Essex County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, VT are Canaan Schools, Brighton Elementary School and Concord Graded/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canaan Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Concord Graded/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 School Street
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
Gr: K-6 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
P.o. Box 8
Granby, VT 05840
(802) 328-4891
Granby, VT 05840
(802) 328-4891
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Po Box 80
Norton, VT 05907
(802) 822-5541
Norton, VT 05907
(802) 822-5541
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, VT include Canaan Schools, Brighton Elementary School and Concord Graded/middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Essex County?
3 public middle schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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