Chittenden County Education

Chittenden County - Education

While the majority of students K - 12 attend the public school system, Vermont offers incredible choices for private schools as well. Among the many national accolades Vermont receives for our quality of life and business environment - our educational system has also been recognized as the top in it's class.

Learning in Vermont

Ranked the "Smartest State in the Nation" for 2 consecutive years, according to Morgan Quitno Press. In a release, Scott Morgan, President of Morgan Quitno Press said,

"Any encyclopedia will tell you that Vermont produces more maple syrup, marble and monument granite than any other state; but the state also produces stellar students, thanks to its commitment to high quality elementary and secondary education."

Public Schools, K - 12:

Click on the links below to learn more about the School District or Supervisory Union you're interested in:

Chittenden County, Public Schools, K - 12	Serving Communities of:
Burlington School District	Burlington
Chittenden East Supervisory Union	Bolton, Huntington, Jericho, Richmond and Underhill.
Chittenden Central Supervisory Union	Essex Junction and Westford
Chittenden South Supervisory Union	Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, Williston and St. George
Colchester School District	Colchester
Essex Town School District	Essex
Milton Town School District	Milton
South Burlington School District	South Burlington
Winooski School District	Winooski

Private Schools, K - 12:

Private Schools located in Chittenden County	Grades Served
Brownell Mountain School, Williston	PK-9
Christ the King School, Burlington	PK-8
Hull Crest School, Burlington	7-12
International Children's School, South Burlington	PK-1
Jean Garvin School, Essex Junction	8-10
Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Shelburne	PK-11
Mater Christi School, Burlington	PK-8
North Avenue Christian School, Burlington	PK-8
The Renaissance School, Shelburne	K-6
Rice Memorial High School, South Burlington	9-12
Rock Point School, Burlington	9-12
St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski	PK-8
St. Joseph School, Burlington	PK-8
The Acorn School, Charlotte	6-7
The Schoolhouse Learning Center, South Burlington	K-6
Trinity Baptist Schools, Williston	PK-12
Vermont Commons School, South Burlington	7-12

Private Schools, K - 12:

Please visit the Vermont Child Care Resource, a non-profit association and great resource for parents and day care providers to learn more about day care and nursery school options in our area.

Vermont Colleges & Universities

Vermont was ranked the "Smartest State" by Morgan Quinto, with one the highest per capita college-educated populations in the Country. Undoubtedly our renowned post-secondary and higher education institutions have contributed to that fame and continue to set Vermont apart.

Students love to attend College here, often lured by the beautiful mountains and outdoor recreation opportunities. Often the vibrant business climate and entreprenurial spirit you'll find in the Greater Burlington area is credited to the fact that we are surrounded by top rated Colleges and Universities. Many students choose to stay in the area after college to work, live, and ultimately raise their family.

Chittenden County and Burlington, VT are known for several of the state's larger institutions, including:

University of Vermont

Champlain College

St. Michael's College

Community College of Vermont

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