For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,231 students in 05201, VT (there are 6 private schools, serving 495 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 05201, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 05201, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05201 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05201, VT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05201, VT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Molly Stark School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Technical
Vocational School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
05201, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05201, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05201, VT include Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 05201?
7 public schools are located in 05201.
What percentage of students in 05201 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 05201 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05201?
05201 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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