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Green Mountain Valley School

• Private School
• Waitsfield, VT
• 8-12
• 4 reviews

Parent: GMVS is a great place for any top ski racer who would like to persue their dreams of skiing at an elite level while also achieving academnic excellence. GMVS is the best academically supported environment for any racer who also has the dream of competing at the top national or international ski level. Teachers create individual academic plans for each student while traveling for racing and supports them while on the road and when they return. There is no other school or academy in the US that does this as well. The college placements speak for themselves. With the expanded terrain, completed this past year, the training hill is now one of the best in the country. That coupled with the expert coaching staff, the Alpine and Nordic results at the top level, cannot be refuted.
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• A+

• 106 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Montpelier High School

• Montpelier School District, VT
• 9-12
• 28 reviews

Senior: The overall dynamic of this school is great, the food could be better, but what lacks in flavor is made up by the charisma of our students. I am currently a senior, but trust me I started out as a shy freshman. Since then, I have truly grown as a person thanks to some close friends. At Montpelier high School, you really get to know people for who they really are, not just this fake person their trying to be. Growing up I was never the coolest or smartest, but they just overall helped my ego not to be so big all the time. Ego's can blind you from the great friends and things you can do as a young person, while worrying about what other people think of you. Shout out to Mrs. Squier for helping me think about social justice, shout out to Mr. Shumer for being so kind in the halls and for always saying "hi", shout out to Mr. Allen for being a great TA and always bringing us Donuts!
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• A

• 308 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Main Street School

• Montpelier School District, VT
• 5-8

• A-

• 299 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Waitsfield Elementary School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• PK, K-6
• 5 reviews

Niche User: The Waitsfield School has been improving steadily in recent years. The staff is first-rate, and the principal committed, aware, and caring. There are a variety of options for students to enjoy, the P.E. program is excellent, and the arts and music options round out a diverse and engaging program. Parents are friendly, the PTA is welcoming, and the academics are solid. I particularly love that they have been steadfastly working on building their school culture though the "Waitsfield Rocks" program.
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• A-

• 138 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fayston Elementary School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 103 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Moretown Elementary School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 125 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

U-32 High School

• Public School
• Montpelier, VT
• 7-12
• 62 reviews

Senior: My experience at U-32 was very good. From a very early age I was challenged with a learning style that was different than that of a traditional student. I learn best through experiential education. A change I would love to see would be for experiential/Technical education to become a more viable option for students at a much earlier age. It would be ideal if those options were available at the home campus as well. Each day I traveled to my home high school then needed to travel to the technical school and then back again to my home high school. Over a years time that equates to a lot of learning time lost.
U-32 has been great! I have been very fortunate to have great teachers at both U-32 and Central Vermont Career Center!
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• B+

• 746 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harwood Union High School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• 9-12
• 50 reviews

Senior: My high school is fairly small, set in a remote location of Vermont which means long bus rides or students having to drive their personal vehicles an average of about 10 miles to school each day. Other than that, I have enjoyed my time at HUHS. The core classes are supportive of successful continuation to higher education, and there are some really great elective classes and alternative learning options for students. I have developed some great relationships with teachers and school administrators. The staff is very helpful and interested in their students' future success. I have also enjoyed my experiences on the team sports at HUHS. The new Athletic Director is great, and his addition to the school has promoted positive changes for all the sports programs there. The school is currently under a time of change, merging of the separate town boards into a Unified School District with one Board, which I also feel will become an asset for future students & the school as a whole.
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• B+

• 493 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barre Town Elementary School

• Public School
• Barre, VT
• PK, K-8

• B+

• 858 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union Elementary School

• Montpelier School District, VT
• PK, K-4

• B+

• 473 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Warren Elementary School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• PK, K-6

• B+

• 175 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crossett Brook Middle School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• 5-8

• B

• 277 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thatcher Brook Primary School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• PK, K-4
• 2 reviews

Parent: We have not had any issues with TBPS. My oldest child is almost through third grade and loves his school. The teacher for grades 1/2 was not a good match but you will have that anywhere. My only complaint to the school was handled well but I do know others who have had trouble. I truly believe Thatcher Brook is a good school for my children.
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• B

• 443 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calais Elementary School

• Public School
• Plainfield, VT
• PK, K-6

• B

• 122 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harwood Union Middle School

• Harwood Unified Union School District, VT
• 7-8

• B

• 151 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Montpelier Elementary School

• Public School
• East Montpelier, VT
• PK, K-6

• B-

• 211 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rumney Memorial School

• Public School
• Middlesex, VT
• PK, K-6

• B-

• 188 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northfield Middle/High School

• Northfield School District, VT
• 6-12
• 57 reviews

Senior: The teachers at Northfield are outstanding in their passion for teaching and their care for the education of their students. The size of the school allows students and teachers to get to know each other well, which is beneficial to tailored learning experiences and college letters of recommendation.
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• B-

• 309 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barre City Elementary/Middle School

• Public School
• Barre, VT
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: Very nice school, wonderful staff and amazing atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors. Electives are both engaging and professional, and core subjects are taught in a well manner. Great environment for learning and growing as a person! (Attended 2013-2014 and loved the whole year)
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• C+

• 892 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Twinfield Union School

• Twinfield Union School District, VT
• PK, K-12
• 3 reviews

Senior: Twinfield is one of the most unique schools in the state of Vermont. The students are the kindest and most welcoming group of people, as a small school with only about 120 kids in the high school we are all one big family. The teachers are always willing to help students with both school help and when we are in need of someone. One of the most interesting things about this school is our unique student curriculum. One of my favorite things about Twinfield is our Renaissance program. This is a class offered at school where students are able to create their own study. This study can be anything from yoga to a nursing internship. Through this program we work with mentors and businesses to help prepare us for our future and it helps personalize our learning. If I had to change one thing about our school it would be the diversity of students. Twinfield is a very progressive school and is a school that is all about making sure students get the most opportunity from their learning.
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• C+

• 365 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spaulding High School

• Spaulding Union High School District, VT
• 9-12
• 51 reviews

Alum: Spaulding High School is an overall great school that truly cares about the students. The staff is absolutely incredible. Each member is so caring and friendly and will go out of their way to make you laugh and feel welcomed. Without the help of the staff, I would not be able to attend the college I am today. Along with the staff, the food is great as well! Better than my College's food since most of it is locally grown and fresh. The only thing I would change about Spaulding is to let 18 year old sign themselves out without getting a detention. I understand wanting students to stay in school and not be leaving, but they are adults and they should not be punished for a dentist appointment or a mental health day.
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• C+

• 666 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cabot School

• Cabot School District, VT
• PK, K-12
• 23 reviews

Parent: Cabot School is a wonderful place. We have a brilliant principal, an excellent staff, and an engaged campus.

Graduation rates, completion of AP courses, and tertiary enrollment metrics exceed most schools in Vermont. What other school with an average graduating class size of 16 sends students to Central America every other year? Find me another school that sends kids to Harvard or off to technical training or apprenticeships equally well prepared. This is a tightly tailored individualized approach that is successful and valued by both current and former students.

Are there room for improvements? Yes! Any campus needs investment, but students are in well-appointed classrooms. An amazing performing arts program is housed in a brand-new space and three playing fields and gym facilities are centers of recreation and fun for all students. Participation rates in extra-curricular activities approach 100%, by the way.

Come see what we have to offer!
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• C+

• 176 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Doty Memorial School

• Public School
• Worcester, VT
• PK, K-6

• C+

• 77 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berlin Elementary School

• Public School
• Berlin, VT
• PK, K-6

• C

• 220 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northfield Elementary School

• Northfield School District, VT
• PK, K-5
• 6 reviews

Niche User: My kids were failing at their last school. NES worked collaboratively and nonstop to help them succeed. I have been nothing but impressed with everything about this school.
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• C-

• 241 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio