For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,488 students in 05401, VT (there are , serving 784 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 05401, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05401, VT are Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05401 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05401, VT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05401, VT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Gr: 9-12
05401, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05401, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05401, VT include Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 05401?
9 public schools are located in 05401.
What percentage of students in 05401 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 05401 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05401?
05401 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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