For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 458 students in 05676, VT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 05676, VT are Brookside Primary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 05676 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 05676, VT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05676, VT Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Hwy.
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
05676, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5672 Vt Route 100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
47 Stowe Street
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-7195
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 05676, VT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 05676, VT include Brookside Primary School and Smilie Memorial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 05676?
2 public preschools are located in 05676.
What is the racial composition of students in 05676?
05676 public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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