For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,234 students in 05001, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 05001, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05001, VT are White River School, Dothan Brook School and Hartford Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05001 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05001, VT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05001, VT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White River School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Pine Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8650
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8650
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Dothan Brook School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Christian Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8647
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8647
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hartford Memorial Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Highland Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8640
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hartford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Highland Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8610
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Area Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Gifford Road
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8630
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-8630
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05001, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05001, VT include White River School, Dothan Brook School and Hartford Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 05001?
5 public schools are located in 05001.
What percentage of students in 05001 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 05001 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05001?
05001 public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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