| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington School District | South Burlington | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2,717 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Champlain Valley Unified School District | Charlotte | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 4,235 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Essex Junction Schools | Essex Junction | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 3,767 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Colchester School District | Colchester | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2,435 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District 401 | Huntington | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,620 | 8 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Burlington School District | Burlington | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 3,500 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Milton Incorporated School District | Milton | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,478 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Winooski School District | Winooski | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 803 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Chittenden County compares
Together they enroll 21,555 students across 49 schools. The largest is Champlain Valley Unified School District with 4,235 students. Districts here average 7.1/10, above the Vermont average of 5.9/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County has 8 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chittenden County is South Burlington School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (VTCAP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Vermont. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chittenden County, VT?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Chittenden County, VT. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chittenden County, VT?
Of the districts serving Chittenden County, South Burlington School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Vermont school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Vermont reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Vermont and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Vermont only, never across state lines.