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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 05641 Vermont Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,132 students in 05641, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 171 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 05641, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05641, VT are Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, Spaulding Union High School and Barre City Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05641 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05641, VT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 05641, VT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Barre City Elementary/middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Vermont Career Center
Vocational School
155 Ayers Street Suite #2
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 05641, VT?
How many public schools are located in 05641?
4 public schools are located in 05641.
What percentage of students in 05641 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 05641 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05641?
05641 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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