Townshend Village School

Townshend Village School is a public elementary school in Townshend, Vermont, enrolling 94 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with academics scoring 9.6 and student growth at 8.8. A student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 gives teachers a small enough group that those results are not surprising; they reflect a learning environment where individual students get real attention.

The statewide numbers are hard to ignore. Townshend Village ranks 7th out of 280 public schools in Vermont, outperforming 98% of schools statewide. That ranking holds whether you measure across all public schools or restrict the comparison to elementary schools only — among Vermont's 200 elementary schools, it again lands at 7th.

For families in Townshend, the local picture is straightforward: this is the top-performing school in the community. With 94 students, a near-perfect academic score, and strong growth year over year, Townshend Village consistently delivers results that place it among the best elementary programs in the state.

With an enrollment of 94 students, Townshend Village 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.

Located in a rural area, Townshend Village 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.