For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 994 students in Newport, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Newport, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, VT are North Country Union High School and Newport City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Newport, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Country Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Newport City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Sias Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newport, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, VT include North Country Union High School and Newport City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
3 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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