For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,063 students in 05602, VT.
The top ranked public high schools in 05602, VT are Montpelier High School and U-32 Middle & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 05602 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in 05602, VT have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 05602 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montpelier High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 05602, VT ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montpelier High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
U-32 Middle & High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
05602, Vermont ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montpelier S.d. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
58 Barre St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6341
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-0321
Gr: 7-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 05602, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in 05602, VT include Montpelier High School and U-32 Middle & High School.
How many public high schools are located in 05602?
2 public high schools are located in 05602.
What is the racial composition of students in 05602?
05602 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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