For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,799 students in Burlington, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in Burlington, VT are Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Burlington, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Burlington, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in Burlington, VT include Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burlington?
6 public preschools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Burlington include: Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes vs. Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler, Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler vs. Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes, Edmunds Elementary School vs. Champlain School
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