For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,932 students in 05301, VT (there are 7 private schools, serving 750 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 05301, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 05301, VT are Guilford Central School, Brattleboro Area Middle School and Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05301 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05301, VT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05301, VT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guilford Central School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
374 School Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #22.
Brattleboro Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 Sunny Acres
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Academy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Moreland Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Grades: PK-6
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Brattleboro Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Rank: #66.
Green Street School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
164 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Windham Regional Career Center
Vocational School
80 Atwood Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3586
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3586
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
05301, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Windham Southeast S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
53 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05301, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05301, VT include Guilford Central School, Brattleboro Area Middle School and Academy School.
How many public schools are located in 05301?
7 public schools are located in 05301.
What percentage of students in 05301 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 05301 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05301?
05301 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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