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Best Vermont Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 134 private schools serving 13,481 students in Vermont, versus 301 public schools serving 77,173 students (15% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $19,208 for elementary schools and $34,472 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
22% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 134
  • # Students Served: 13,481
  • Average Tuition: $23,109
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Vermont School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 134
  • # Students Served: 13,481
  • Average Tuition: $23,109
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Vermont School Trends

Top Ranked Vermont Private Schools (2026-27)

Rock Point School Photo
Rock Point School
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
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St. Johnsbury Academy Photo
St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 34
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
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Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Burke Mountain Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
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Burr and Burton Academy Photo
Burr and Burton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
(2)
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Compass School Photo
Compass School
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
(4)
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East Burke School Photo
East Burke School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
(1)
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The Greenwood School Photo
The Greenwood School
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
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Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Hilltop Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
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International Children's School Inc. Photo
International Children's School Inc.
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
(3)
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Vermont Private School Trends (10-Year)

134
Private Schools
-1.5% (-2 schools) 10-yr
13,481
Students
+14.2% (+1,679 students) 10-yr
$23,109
Avg. Tuition
+15.1% (+$3,038) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+9.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
134 Schools
671 Schools
avg. per state

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearVermont (VT) TotalUS Avg per State
2025136671
2024140703
2023133665
2022121612
2021126637
2020136684
2019134665
2018135677
2017127631
2016128644
2015136683
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# Students
13,481 Students
111,494 Students
avg. per state

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Trends in Total Number of Private School Students

YearVermont (VT) TotalUS Avg per State
202513,505111,945
202413,403113,628
202313,396108,484
202211,407104,892
202111,479106,817
202011,586109,411
201912,239108,956
201812,307109,868
201711,975106,255
201611,847107,443
201511,802108,505
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Average School Size
101 Students
179 Students

Trends in Average School Size

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202599179
202496172
2023101174
202295185
202192180
202086171
201993175
201893172
201797180
201696178
201588167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202512%34%
202413%34%
202314%33%
202210%33%
202110%32%
20209%32%
201910%31%
201810%31%
20179%32%
20169%32%
20159%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeVermont
Nursey575
Pre-K1,358
Kind554
1435
2458
3472
4446
5534
6552
7660
8735
91,754
101,603
111,661
121,529
Not Listed155
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Academics
# Teachers
1,559 Teachers
508,622 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20258:111:1
20248:111:1
20238:111:1
20228:111:1
20217:111:1
20207:112:1
20198:112:1
20188:112:1
20177:112:1
20167:112:1
20157:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202560%55%
202459%54%
202361%54%
202261%54%
202160%54%
202060%54%
201959%53%
201860%53%
201762%53%
201661%52%
201562%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20251215
20241215
20231115
20221215
20211115
20201115
20191115
20181115
20171115
20161115
20151115
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20251213
20241312
20231311
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,109
$13,769

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
2025$23,576$15,012
2024$25,163$13,254
2023$23,933$12,626
2022$23,300$12,187
2021$22,873$11,800
2020$22,067$11,512
2019$22,740$11,293
2018$21,522$11,017
2017$20,528$10,708
2016$20,904$10,356
2015$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
39%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202538%34%
202438%34%
202340%34%
202241%33%
202142%33%
202041%32%
201941%31%
201841%30%
201742%30%
201641%29%
201540%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,755
$7,285

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
2025$7,523$7,073
2024$6,880$6,930
2023$6,880$6,469
2022$7,502$6,289
2021$7,252$6,055
2020$7,252$5,921
2019$7,693$5,795
2018$7,693$5,456
2017$7,920$5,319
2015$7,312$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202571%81%
202482%85%
202381%85%
202282%85%
202182%85%
202081%85%
201981%85%
201881%85%
201780%85%
201682%85%
201582%85%
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Students by Ethnicity
0.46
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20250.460.65
20240.450.65
20230.430.65
20220.410.64
20210.400.64
20200.400.64
20190.390.63
20180.390.63
20170.390.61
20160.390.61
20150.360.61
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# American Indian Students
56 Students
29,812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
600 Students
264,417 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20255%5%
20244%5%
20235%5%
20223%4%
20214%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20153%4%
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# Hispanic Students
299 Students
506,604 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20252%9%
20242%9%
20232%9%
20222%8%
20212%9%
20202%9%
20192%8%
20182%8%
20172%8%
20162%8%
20152%8%
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# Black Students
345 Students
415,581 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20253%7%
20243%7%
20232%8%
20222%7%
20212%7%
20202%8%
20192%7%
20182%7%
20172%7%
20162%7%
20152%8%
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# White Students
9,748 Students
2,927,695 Students
% White Students
71%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202571%52%
202472%52%
202374%52%
202275%54%
202175%54%
202076%54%
201977%56%
201877%56%
201776%58%
201677%58%
201579%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
20,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,714 Students
1,473,095 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202519%26%
202419%26%
202317%25%
202218%25%
202117%25%
202017%24%
201916%24%
201816%23%
201717%22%
201616%22%
201513%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vermont?
The top-ranked private schools in Vermont include St. Monica-st. Michael School, Vermont Academy, and St. Johnsbury Academy.
How many private schools are located in Vermont?
There are 134 private schools are located in Vermont.
How much do private schools cost in Vermont?
The average private school tuition in Vermont is $19,208 for elementary schools and $34,472 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?
22% of private schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.
Which private schools in Vermont are often viewed compared to one another?

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