For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 673 students in 05491, VT (there are , serving 53 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 05491, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 05491, VT are Vergennes Union High School and Vergennes Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05491 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05491, VT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05491, VT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vergennes Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Vergennes Union Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Gr: 7-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
05491, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Addison Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15 North Main Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3332
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3332
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05491, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05491, VT include Vergennes Union High School and Vergennes Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 05491?
3 public schools are located in 05491.
What percentage of students in 05491 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 05491 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05491?
05491 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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