For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,728 students in Colchester, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, VT are Malletts Bay School and Colchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colchester, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malletts Bay School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, VT include Malletts Bay School and Colchester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colchester?
4 public elementary schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Colchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Colchester include: Union Memorial School vs. Porters Point School, Porters Point School vs. Union Memorial School
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