Summary:
The 05030 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Weathersfield School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Weathersfield School District. This school has consistently ranked in the top 40 elementary schools in Vermont over the past three years, with a ranking of 40 out of 137 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
Weathersfield School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with 6th-grade students outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts (70.83% proficient or better vs. 57.38% statewide) and Mathematics (58.33% proficient or better vs. 48.11% statewide) on the VTCAP assessments. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2%, which is an area for potential improvement.
Despite the economic challenges faced by a significant portion of its population, with 40.39% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Weathersfield School has maintained its strong performance and ranking. The school's consistent statewide ranking and effective support for student learning make it a standout institution in the 05030 zip code.
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