For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington, VT.
The top ranked public schools in Old North End are Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes and Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington, VT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington, VT include Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes and Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington?
the neighborhood of Old North End, Burlington public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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