For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 856 students in 05743, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 48 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 05743, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 05743, VT are Benson Village School, Fair Haven Union Middle And High School and Fair Haven Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05743 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05743, VT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05743, VT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Village School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32 School Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-2491
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Grades: 7-12
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Fair Haven Grade School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 North Main Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-3883
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-3883
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
05743, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-4966
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05743, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05743, VT include Benson Village School, Fair Haven Union Middle And High School and Fair Haven Grade School.
How many public schools are located in 05743?
3 public schools are located in 05743.
What percentage of students in 05743 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 05743 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05743?
05743 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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