For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 836 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 20% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), 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 equal to the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05156, VT Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Street School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43 Union Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5155
Gr: 3-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 Fairgrounds Road
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-8490
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Hoover Street
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Springfield, VT 05156
(802) 885-5154
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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?
3 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 equal to the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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