For the 2025-26 school year, there are 136 private schools serving 13,505 students in Vermont (there are 306 public schools, serving 78,642 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Vermont attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $20,681 for elementary schools and $34,737 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Vermont include Bellows Free Academy High School, Vermont Academy, and Burke Mountain Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 12% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Top-Ranked Vermont Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: Williston North (4 schools), New North End (2 schools), South End (2 schools), Essex Town (2 schools), Old Bennington (1 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Vermont?
The top-ranked private schools in Vermont include Bellows Free Academy High School, Vermont Academy, and Burke Mountain Academy.
How many private schools are located in Vermont?
There are 136 private schools are located in Vermont.
How much do private schools cost in Vermont?
The average private school tuition in Vermont is $20,681 for elementary schools and $34,737 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Vermont?
Approximately 12% of students in Vermont private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Vermont go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Vermont attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vermont?
Which private schools in Vermont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Vermont include: St. Albert School vs. St. Pauls School, The Riverside School vs. Thaddeus Stevens School, Thaddeus Stevens School vs. The Riverside School
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