For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 305 students in 05855, VT.
The top ranked public elementary school in 05855, VT is Newport City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 05855 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 05855, VT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05855, VT Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Sias Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
05855, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 05855, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 05855, VT include Newport City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 05855?
1 public elementary schools are located in 05855.
What is the racial composition of students in 05855?
05855 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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