Best 05860 Vermont Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 565 students in 05860, VT.
The top-ranked public schools in 05860, VT are Brownington Central School, Orleans Elementary School and Lake Region Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05860 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05860, VT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 05860, VT Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownington Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Chase Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-8467
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
53 School Street
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6650
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lake Region Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6521
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 05860 Vermont

05860, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 207
Orleans, VT 05860
(802) 754-6945
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 05860, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05860, VT include Brownington Central School, Orleans Elementary School and Lake Region Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 05860?
3 public schools are located in 05860.
What is the racial composition of students in 05860?
05860 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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