For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,522 students in 05641, VT.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 05641, VT are Barre Town Elementary & Middle School and Barre City Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 05641 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 05641, VT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05641, VT Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Barre City Elementary/middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
05641, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Washington Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2446 Airport Road-berlin
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 05641, VT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 05641, VT include Barre Town Elementary & Middle School and Barre City Elementary/middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 05641?
2 public middle schools are located in 05641.
What is the racial composition of students in 05641?
05641 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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