Public Education System
Most Vermont schools enforce a cutoff date of September 1th for children to reach five years of age before they are eligible to register for kindergarten. Required documentation will include a legal birth certificate, the child’s social security number, proof of residency, and custody papers if applicable. Each state mandates immunization requirements prior to school entrance, and only Vermont allows a grace period with proof of compliance appointments. For some grade levels, a physical exam will also be required.
Your local school district office is the best source of specific information about enrollment, immunizations, and exams.
Public School Districts
Addison County
Addison Central Unified School District
Addison Northwest Unified School District
Mount Abraham Unified School District
Bennington County
Arlington School District
Benninton-Rutland Supervisory Union
Mount Anthony UHSD 14
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District
Caledonia County
Caledonia Central Supervisory Union
Danville School District
Hazen Union School
Kingdom East Unified School District
Orleans Southwest Union Elementary School District
Saint Johnsbury School District
Chittenden County
Burlington School District
Champlain Valley Unified School District
Colchester School District
Essex-Westford School District
Milton ID School District
Mount Mansfield Unified School District
South Burlington School District
Winooski School District
Franklin County
Maple Run Unified School District
Missisquoi Valley School District
Grand Isle County
Alburgh School District
Grand Isle Supervisory Union
Folsom Education and Community Center
Lamoille County
Lamoille North Supervisory Union & School District
Lamoille South Unified School District
Orange County
Blue Mountain Union School
Central Vermont Supervisory Union
Orange Southwest Unified School District
Orange East Supervisory Union
Thetford School District
Waits River Valley USD #36
Orleans County
Orleans Central Supervisory Union
Rutland County
Mill River Unified School District
Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union
Otter Valley Unified Union School District
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District
Slate Valley Unified School District
Washington County
Barre Unified Union School District
Harwood Unified Union School District
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District
Washington Central Unified Union School District
Windham County
Bellows Falls UHSD 27
Windham Central Supervisory Union
Windham Southeast Supervisory Union
Windsor County
Green Mountain Unified School District
Hartford School District
Hartland School District
Springfield School District
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
Private Schools
Private schools in Vermont offer a diverse range of educational environments, from religious and preparatory schools to institutions with specialized curriculums, providing families with various choices to match their educational preferences and needs. These schools often feature smaller class sizes, individualized attention, and unique extracurricular opportunities.
Vermont Independent Schools Association
Vermont Agency of Education
Vermont Catholic Schools
Charter Schools
Charter schools in Vermont offer an alternative education model that emphasizes innovative teaching methods and personalized learning environments to meet diverse student needs. These schools often focus on specialized curriculums, project-based learning, and hands-on experiences that foster critical thinking and creativity. With greater flexibility than traditional public schools, charter schools can implement new teaching strategies and tailor instruction to individual student strengths and interests, promoting academic excellence and community engagement. For more information, contact:
Home Schooling
Homeschooling in Vermont provides families the flexibility to educate their children at home, allowing for personalized learning experiences that can be tailored to each child’s unique needs and interests. This educational approach enables parents to integrate diverse teaching methods and a variety of subjects that may not be available in traditional school settings. Families who choose homeschooling must adhere to state guidelines for curriculum and assessment to ensure that their children receive a comprehensive and well-rounded education. For more information, you can contact the following:
Vermont Agency of Education’s Home Study
Vermont Home Education Network (VHEN)
