For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 508 students in 05158, VT (there are , serving 138 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 05158, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05158, VT are Westminster Schools and Bellows Falls Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05158 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05158, VT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05158, VT Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westminster Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 School Street
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 722-3241
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 722-3241
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bellows Falls Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 High School Road
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 463-3944
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05158, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05158, VT include Westminster Schools and Bellows Falls Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 05158?
2 public schools are located in 05158.
What percentage of students in 05158 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 05158 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05158?
05158 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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