For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,290 students in 05701, VT (there are 4 private schools, serving 474 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 05701, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05701, VT are Rutland Town Elementary School, Rutland Senior High School and Rutland Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05701 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05701, VT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05701, VT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutland Town Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1612 Post Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0566
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rutland Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1955
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Rutland Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
63-65 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1932
Gr: 3-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Rutland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 Library Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1960
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
117 Temple Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1940
Gr: PK-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-1946
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Stafford Technical Center
Vocational School
8 Stratton Road
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 770-1033
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05701, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05701, VT include Rutland Town Elementary School, Rutland Senior High School and Rutland Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 05701?
7 public schools are located in 05701.
What percentage of students in 05701 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 05701 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05701?
05701 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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