For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 875 students in 05156, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 05156, VT are Union Street School and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 05156 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 05156, VT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05156, VT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Street School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Union Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Grades: 3-5
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 Fairgrounds Road
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Hoover Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Grades: PK-2
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 South Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8331
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8331
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
05156, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Park St
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-4774
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-4774
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Springfield S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
60 Park St
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5141
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5141
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 05156, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 05156, VT include Union Street School and Riverside Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 05156?
4 public elementary schools are located in 05156.
What is the racial composition of students in 05156?
05156 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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