For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 565 students in 05860, VT.
The top ranked public schools in 05860, VT are Lake Region Union High School, Brownington Central School and Orleans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05860 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05860, VT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05860, VT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Region Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Brownington Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Chase Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 School Street
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
05860, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orleans Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 207
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05860, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05860, VT include Lake Region Union High School, Brownington Central School and Orleans Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 05860?
3 public schools are located in 05860.
What is the racial composition of students in 05860?
05860 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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