Total enrollment
2,443
+79 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Colchester
Vermont · Public K-12
Colchester sits inside Vermont with 5 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,443, and a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Colchester
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 88%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School | High | 09-12 | 715 |
| Colchester Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 509 |
| Malletts Bay School | Elementary | 03-05 | 505 |
| Porters Point School | Elementary | PK-02 | 359 |
| Union Memorial School | Elementary | PK-02 | 355 |
About Colchester
Colchester is a rural-scale Vermont city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,443 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Colchester is around 489 students, 82% above the Vermont average of about 268.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Colchester has expanded 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,364 students to 2,443. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 88% to 80%.
On allk12, the community for Colchester discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.