For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in Poultney, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Poultney, VT are Poultney Elementary School and Poultney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poultney, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Poultney have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Poultney, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poultney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 School Circle
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Poultney High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Poultney, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rutland Southwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
168 York Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5286
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poultney, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Poultney, VT include Poultney Elementary School and Poultney High School.
How many public schools are located in Poultney?
2 public schools are located in Poultney.
What is the racial composition of students in Poultney?
Poultney public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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