For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 417 students in 05101, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 05101, VT are Central Elementary School and Bellows Falls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 05101 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 05101, VT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05101, VT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 School Street Extension
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4346
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4346
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Bellows Falls Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Grades: 5-8
| 237 students
05101, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Cherry Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
Windham S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8a Atkinson Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 05101, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 05101, VT include Central Elementary School and Bellows Falls Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 05101?
2 public elementary schools are located in 05101.
What is the racial composition of students in 05101?
05101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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