Public schools in Rutland, VT
6 open public schools with an address in Rutland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,911
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Vermont median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rutland public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Rutland, VT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,911 students, an average of 319 per school. The largest campus is Rutland Senior High School (721 students), and the largest elementary school is Rutland Intermediate School (504).
Every listed school belongs to Rutland City 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 11.6:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Rutland
Elementary schools in Rutland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Primary School Rutland City School District | PK–02 | 237 | 13.2:1 | |
| Northwest Primary School Rutland City School District | PK–02 | 200 | 12.5:1 | |
| Rutland Intermediate School Rutland City School District | 03–06 | 504 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in Rutland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Middle School Rutland City School District | 07–08 | 249 | 8.6:1 |
High schools in Rutland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Senior High School Rutland City School District | 09–12 | 721 | 12.3:1 | |
| Stafford Technical Center Rutland City School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82%
- Hispanic6%
- Black3.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Rutland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,911 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rutland
How many public schools are in Rutland, VT?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Rutland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,911 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rutland?
All listed public schools with an address in Rutland belong to Rutland City 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 Rutland?
Rutland Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rutland, with 721 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rutland?
No school with an address in Rutland 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 Rutland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rutland public schools is 11.6:1, 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 Rutland 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