For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,924 students in 05478, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 1,165 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 05478, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05478, VT are Georgia Elementary & Middle School, St. Albans Town Educational Center and St. Albans City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05478 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05478, VT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05478, VT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Albans Town Educational Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
St. Albans City Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bellows Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Technical Center
Vocational School
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6517
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6517
Gr: 9-12
05478, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Central S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28 Catherine St
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05478, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05478, VT include Georgia Elementary & Middle School, St. Albans Town Educational Center and St. Albans City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 05478?
5 public schools are located in 05478.
What percentage of students in 05478 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 05478 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05478?
05478 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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