For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,314 students in Rutland, VT (there are , serving 409 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Rutland, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Rutland, VT are Rutland Town Elementary School, Rutland Senior High School and Rutland Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rutland, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Rutland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Rutland, VT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Town Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1612 Post Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Rutland Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
63-65 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Gr: 3-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
117 Temple Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Gr: 9-12
Rutland, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rutland Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
257 South Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-4342
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rutland City S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6 Church Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1900
Gr: PK | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rutland, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Rutland, VT include Rutland Town Elementary School, Rutland Senior High School and Rutland Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Rutland?
7 public schools are located in Rutland.
What percentage of students in Rutland go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Rutland are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland?
Rutland public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Rutland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rutland include: Rutland Middle School vs. Rutland Intermediate School, Northwest Primary School vs. Northeast Primary School, Northeast Primary School vs. Northwest Primary School
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