For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,334 students in 05403, VT.
The top ranked public preschools in 05403, VT are Orchard School, Rick Marcotte Central School and Chamberlin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 05403 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 05403, VT have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05403, VT Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Rick Marcotte Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Chamberlin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
05403, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
550 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 05403, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in 05403, VT include Orchard School, Rick Marcotte Central School and Chamberlin School.
How many public preschools are located in 05403?
3 public preschools are located in 05403.
What is the racial composition of students in 05403?
05403 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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