For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,793 students in 05461, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 05461, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05461, VT are Hinesburg Community School and Champlain Valley Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05461 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05461, VT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05461, VT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinesburg Community School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10888 Route 116
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Champlain Valley Union High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
05461, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Chittenden South Super Unio (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
363 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05461, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05461, VT include Hinesburg Community School and Champlain Valley Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 05461?
2 public schools are located in 05461.
What percentage of students in 05461 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 05461 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05461?
05461 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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