For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,394 students in 05446, VT.
The top ranked public schools in 05446, VT are Malletts Bay School, Colchester Middle School and Colchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05446 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05446, VT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05446, VT Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malletts Bay School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5900
Gr: 3-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Colchester High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
05446, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colchester S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 27
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26 Woodside Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05446, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05446, VT include Malletts Bay School, Colchester Middle School and Colchester High School.
How many public schools are located in 05446?
5 public schools are located in 05446.
What is the racial composition of students in 05446?
05446 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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