📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (VTCAP 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
12 Rated Districts in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metro Area
VTCAP 2024–25 · percentile among Vermont districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Burlington School District | South Burlington | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Champlain Valley Unified School District | Shelburne | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #3 | Essex Junction Schools | Essex Junction | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #4 | Colchester School District | Colchester | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #5 | Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District 401 | Jericho | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #6 | Burlington School District | Burlington | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #7 | Maple Run Unified School District | Saint Albans | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #8 | Missisquoi Valley School District 89 | Swanton | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #9 | Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District 88 | Richford | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #10 | Fairfax School District | Fairfax | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #11 | Milton Incorporated School District | Milton | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #12 | Winooski School District | Winooski | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
Best School Districts in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from VTCAP 2024–25 (Vermont) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area, the highest-rated is South Burlington School District (South Burlington), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Vermont districts on VTCAP 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.