For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,799 students in 05401, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 05401, VT are Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 05401 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 05401, VT have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05401, VT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Champlain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
05401, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 05401, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 05401, VT include Champlain School, C. P. Smith School and Edmunds Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 05401?
6 public preschools are located in 05401.
What is the racial composition of students in 05401?
05401 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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