For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 417 students in 05101, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in 05101, VT are Central Elementary School and Bellows Falls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05101 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05101, VT have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 05101, VT 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 School Street Extension
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4346
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4346
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bellows Falls Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Gr: 5-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
05101, Vermont 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 Cherry Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Windham S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8a Atkinson Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05101, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05101, VT include Central Elementary School and Bellows Falls Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 05101?
2 public schools are located in 05101.
What is the racial composition of students in 05101?
05101 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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