Cavendish Town Elementary School

Cavendish Town Elementary School serves 84 students across pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Proctorsville, Vermont. It is a regular public school and the top performer in Green Mountain Unified School District #77, ranking #1 among all three district schools on MySchoolScout's composite measure. Cavendish Town earns a composite score of 9.0/10 — rated Exceptional — anchored by a 9.9/10 academic score and a 9.8/10 growth score.

That performance places the school at #15 of 280 public schools statewide, outperforming 95% of Vermont schools. Measured against elementary schools specifically, it holds the same rank: #15 out of 200. Both the academic and growth scores rank near the ceiling of what Vermont public schools produce.

A 7.0:1 student-teacher ratio sets up the conditions for those results. With fewer than eight students per teacher, each child receives focused instruction throughout every grade from pre-K through sixth. For families comparing elementary options anywhere in Vermont, Cavendish Town pairs elite academic outcomes with strong growth and a school small enough to give every student direct, daily attention.

With an enrollment of 84 students, Cavendish Town Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Cavendish Town Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Cavendish Town Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.