For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 273 students in Waitsfield, VT (there are , serving 116 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Waitsfield, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waitsfield, VT are Waitsfield Elementary School and Fayston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waitsfield, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Waitsfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Waitsfield, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Fayston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waitsfield, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Waitsfield, VT include Waitsfield Elementary School and Fayston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waitsfield?
2 public schools are located in Waitsfield.
What percentage of students in Waitsfield go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Waitsfield are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waitsfield?
Waitsfield public schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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