For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 275 students in 05673, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 05673, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05673, VT are Waitsfield Elementary School and Fayston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05673 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05673, VT have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05673, VT Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fayston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3636
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05673, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05673, VT include Waitsfield Elementary School and Fayston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 05673?
2 public schools are located in 05673.
What percentage of students in 05673 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 05673 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05673?
05673 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.