Best Old North End Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 436 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sustainability Academy At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Integrated Arts Academy At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

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 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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