Public schools in South Burlington, VT
5 open public schools with an address in South Burlington, 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
2,628
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Vermont median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Burlington public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in South Burlington, VT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,628 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is South Burlington High School (793 students), and the largest elementary school is Chamberlin School (490).
Every listed school belongs to South Burlington 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 11.8:1, 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 29% 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 South Burlington
Elementary schools in South Burlington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlin School South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 490 | 17.6:1 | |
| Orchard School South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 402 | 11.8:1 | |
| Rick Marcotte Central School South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 378 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in South Burlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School South Burlington School District | 06–08 | 565 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in South Burlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington High School South Burlington School District | 09–12 | 793 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.2%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black8.2%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 South Burlington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,628 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Burlington
How many public schools are in South Burlington, VT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in South Burlington: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,628 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Burlington?
All listed public schools with an address in South Burlington belong to South Burlington 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 South Burlington?
South Burlington High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Burlington, with 793 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Burlington?
No school with an address in South Burlington 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 South Burlington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Burlington public schools is 11.8:1, 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 South Burlington 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