For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 257 students in Bethel, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, VT are Bethel Elementary School and White River Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethel, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethel, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
White River Valley Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Pleasant Street
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-9966
Bethel, VT 05032
(802) 234-9966
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethel, VT include Bethel Elementary School and White River Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bethel.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethel?
Bethel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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