For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 413 students in Manchester Center, VT (there are , serving 164 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Manchester Center, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Manchester Center, VT is Manchester Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester Center, VT public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Manchester Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Manchester Center, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Manchester Center, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Grades: PK
| 98 students
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manchester Center, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Manchester Center, VT include Manchester Elementary/middle School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester Center?
1 public schools are located in Manchester Center.
What percentage of students in Manchester Center go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Manchester Center are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Center?
Manchester Center public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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