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Vermont

U.S.
Rank
#32 D
Overall PPI Score: 65%
Vermont Overview
Opportunity
Innovation
Policy Environment

Charter Schools

Score
50%
Grade: F
Rank: #50

Vermont does not have a charter school law.

Choice Programs (Scholarships, Vouchers, Tax Credits, etc.)

Score
75%
Grade: C
Rank: #19

Home to the oldest "voucher" program in the nation, the Green Mountain states gives students with no public school in their area the funds to attend another public or private school of choice. Demands to expand the program to students regardless of the presence of a school in their district are growing, thanks to increased visibility of the issue across the nation.

Fast Facts:

Number of programs: 1

Statewide participation: 3,500

Types of programs: Voucher

Choice Laws & Analysis:

Voucher
Town Tuitioning Program
Law Enacted: 1896
Most Recently Amended: 2025
Created in 1869, the program is limited to students who live in towns that do not have public schools, which is roughly 6,000 today. Students may attend public or approved independent schools in or outside of Vermont, and their sending district will provide to that school of choice between $15,000-$16,000 depending on their school level.

Teacher Quality

USE OF STUDENT DATA IN EVALUATING TEACHER PREP

"Vermont does not currently use student achievement or growth data to hold teacher preparation programs accountable."

This is just one indicator from The National Council on Teacher Quality, which collects and analyzes states on how well their policies and practices lead to well-prepared teachers. They collect data on state laws and regulations concerning the preparation of teachers, the policies that govern their oversight and the contracts that guide their employment. Learn more about your state here.