Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Montpelier’s public schools outscore 81% of Vermont districts
On the state reading tests, 61% of Montpelier’s students scored proficient, above the Vermont average (44%). The grade covers the public school district serving Montpelier, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Vermont, not nationally.
From Vermont state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Montpelier’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 236 Vermont towns with household incomes within a quarter of Montpelier’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 61% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 44% and 33% statewide; 75–79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,847 per student, against $25,064 across Vermont (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Main Street Middle School, then Montpelier High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The New School of Montpelier (private) and The Pacem School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Montpelier’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Vermont school districts, #17 of 71 Vermont towns. Test scores are above the Vermont average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Montpelier, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Montpelier
Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 447 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Montpelier
Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 447 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Montpelier
Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 447 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Montpelier
Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 447 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Montpelier
Union Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 447 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Montpelier
Main Street Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 348 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Montpelier
Main Street Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 348 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Montpelier
Main Street Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 348 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Montpelier
Main Street Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 348 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Montpelier
Montpelier High School
Grades 9–12 · 388 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Montpelier
Montpelier High School
Grades 9–12 · 388 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Montpelier
Montpelier High School
Grades 9–12 · 388 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Montpelier
Montpelier High School
Grades 9–12 · 388 students · 10:1 students per teacher
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Montpelier
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Montpelier vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Vermont towns that share Montpelier’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | A− | Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union PK–12 · Montpelier-Roxbury Supervisory Union |
| Berlin | B+ | Washington Central Unified Union School District 92 PK–12 · Washington Central Supervisory Union |
| East Montpelier | B+ | Washington Central Unified Union School District 92 PK–12 · Washington Central Supervisory Union |
| Middlesex | B+ | Washington Central Unified Union School District 92 PK–12 · Washington Central Supervisory Union |
Every school in Montpelier
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Vermont’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Montpelier’s schools
Are Montpelier’s schools good?
By Vermont’s own tests, yes: the public schools Montpelier children attend outscore 81% of Vermont’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #17 of 71 Vermont towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Montpelier in?
Montpelier-Roxbury Supervisory Union, which runs grades and enrolls 0 students in 0 schools (2024–25).
Where do Montpelier kids go to high school?
Montpelier High School, with 388 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Montpelier’s graduation rate?
75–79% of the class of 2023 in Montpelier-Roxbury Supervisory Union graduated in four years, against 82% across Vermont.
How much does Montpelier spend per student?
$26,847 in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District (FY2024), against $25,064 across Vermont. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Montpelier?
Yes: The New School of Montpelier (special education, grades 2–12, 34 students) and The Pacem School (nonsectarian, grades , 31 students).
Parents talk
What Montpelier families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Vermont. Stars are from neighbors.