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Best South Burlington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,676 students in South Burlington, VT (there are , serving 737 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in South Burlington, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Burlington, VT are Orchard School, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School and Chamberlin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Burlington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in South Burlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in South Burlington, VT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Chamberlin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Rick Marcotte Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
South Burlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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South Burlington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
South Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
550 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 103:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in South Burlington, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in South Burlington, VT include Orchard School, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School and Chamberlin School.
How many public schools are located in South Burlington?
5 public schools are located in South Burlington.
What percentage of students in South Burlington go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in South Burlington are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Burlington?
South Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in South Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Burlington include: Rick Marcotte Central School vs. Orchard School, Orchard School vs. Rick Marcotte Central School

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