Best 05255 Vermont Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 413 students in 05255, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 05255, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in 05255, VT is Manchester Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 05255 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05255, VT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 05255, VT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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05255, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 05255, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05255, VT include Manchester Elementary/middle School.
How many public schools are located in 05255?
1 public schools are located in 05255.
What percentage of students in 05255 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 05255 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05255?
05255 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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