For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,488 students in 05401, VT (there are 6 private schools, serving 733 private students). 77% 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 Elementary 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 39% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
05401, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
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
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
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 Elementary 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?
77% 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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