For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,270 students in South Burlington, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Burlington, VT are Orchard School, Chamberlin School and Rick Marcotte Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Burlington, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in South Burlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Burlington, VT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Chamberlin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Rick Marcotte Central School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in South Burlington, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in South Burlington, VT include Orchard School, Chamberlin School and Rick Marcotte Central School.
How many public preschools are located in South Burlington?
3 public preschools are located in South Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in South Burlington?
South Burlington public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in South Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Burlington include: Rick Marcotte Central School vs. Orchard School, Orchard School vs. Rick Marcotte Central School, Chamberlin School vs. Rick Marcotte Central School
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