Best Public Schools in Colchester, VT

The city of Colchester, Vermont is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Colchester School District. The standout schools in the district are Malletts Bay School, a top-performing elementary school, and Colchester High School, which consistently ranks among the best high schools in Vermont.

Malletts Bay School stands out with its 5-star rating and 5th place ranking among Vermont elementary schools. Its students excel academically, with 64.02% proficient or better in ELA and 60% in math, well above state averages. In contrast, the district's other elementary schools, Porters Point School and Union Memorial School, have more varied performance, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 15.15% to 28.78%.

At the secondary level, Colchester High School stands out, ranking 8th out of 37 Vermont high schools with a 4-star rating. Its students perform above the state average in science proficiency. The district's Colchester Middle School rounds out the secondary offerings, providing a bridge between the elementary and high school experiences.