For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 575 students in Grand Isle County, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Isle County, VT are Folsom Education & Community Center, Grand Isle School and Alburgh Community Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Isle County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Grand Isle County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Grand Isle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folsom Education & Community Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 South Street
South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-6600
South Hero, VT 05486
(802) 372-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Grand Isle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 U.s. Route 2
Grand Isle, VT 05458
(802) 372-6913
Grand Isle, VT 05458
(802) 372-6913
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Alburgh Community Education Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Champlain Street
Alburgh, VT 05440
(802) 796-3573
Alburgh, VT 05440
(802) 796-3573
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
North Hero School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6441 U.s. Route 2
North Hero, VT 05474
(802) 372-8866
North Hero, VT 05474
(802) 372-8866
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grand Isle County, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Isle County, VT include Folsom Education & Community Center, Grand Isle School and Alburgh Community Education Center.
How many public schools are located in Grand Isle County?
4 public schools are located in Grand Isle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Isle County?
Grand Isle County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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