For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 475 students in 05764, VT (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 05764, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 05764, VT are Poultney Elementary School and Poultney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05764 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05764, VT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05764, VT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poultney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 School Circle
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5212
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Poultney High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 287-5861
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 05764, VT?
The top-ranked public schools in 05764, VT include Poultney Elementary School and Poultney High School.
How many public schools are located in 05764?
2 public schools are located in 05764.
What percentage of students in 05764 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 05764 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05764?
05764 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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