For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 997 students in 05855, VT (there are , serving 62 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 05855, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 05855, VT are Newport City Elementary School and North Country Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 05855 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 05855, VT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05855, VT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 Sias Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-2455
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
North Country Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-7921
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Career Center
Vocational School
209 Veterans Avenue
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-5469
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
05855, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orleans Essex North S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
338 Highland Avenue Suit
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 766-2251
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 05855, VT?
The top ranked public schools in 05855, VT include Newport City Elementary School and North Country Union High School.
How many public schools are located in 05855?
3 public schools are located in 05855.
What percentage of students in 05855 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 05855 are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 05855?
05855 public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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