Public schools in Colchester, VT
5 open public schools with an address in Colchester, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,443
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Vermont median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Colchester public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Colchester, VT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,443 students, an average of 489 per school. The largest campus is Colchester High School (715 students), and the largest elementary school is Malletts Bay School (505).
Every listed school belongs to Colchester School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Colchester
Elementary schools in Colchester
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malletts Bay School Colchester School District | 03–05 | 505 | 13.7:1 | |
| Porters Point School Colchester School District | PK–02 | 359 | 19.6:1 | |
| Union Memorial School Colchester School District | PK–02 | 355 | 19.6:1 |
Middle schools in Colchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Middle School Colchester School District | 06–08 | 509 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Colchester
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School Colchester School District | 09–12 | 715 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.8%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black5.5%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Colchester schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,443 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Colchester
How many public schools are in Colchester, VT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Colchester: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,443 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Colchester?
All listed public schools with an address in Colchester belong to Colchester School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Colchester?
Colchester High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Colchester, with 715 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Colchester?
No school with an address in Colchester is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Vermont.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Colchester schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Colchester public schools is 13.7:1, higher than the Vermont school median of 10.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Colchester guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Vermont cities