Top 10 Best Chittenden County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 32 private schools serving 3,060 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are 49 public schools, serving 21,497 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, Rock Point School and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Chittenden County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Vermont Day School
Vermont Day School Photo - Campus
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
International Children's School Inc.
International Children's School Inc. Photo - We love to learn.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Grades: PK-3
| 30 students
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Grades: NS-12
| 214 students
Mater Christi School
Mater Christi School Photo - Mater Christi School is a private Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Visit and experience a tradition of excellence.
(Catholic)
(7)
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Renaissance School
Renaissance School Photo - A Renaissance field trip, hiking up Mount Philo!
(1)
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rice Memorial High School
Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.
(Catholic)
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rock Point School
Rock Point School Photo - Rock Point was selected as the most beautiful school in Vermont by Business Insider in 2018.
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School Photo - Each year, 100% of our graduating class gains acceptance to college. The Class of 2012 received 1.2 million dollars in merit based aid towards to cost of their higher education.
(3)
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
266 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
Grades: NS-PK
| 122 students
Annettes Playschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
Baird School
Alternative School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6833
Grades: 1-8
| 34 students
The Barn School
Special Program Emphasis
217 Brookside Rd
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 528-9638
Grades: K-4
| 14 students
Bellcate School
Alternative School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 373-1620
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
The Bellwether School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4890
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Brownell Mountain School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5330 St George Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Grades: 1-5
| 4 students
Centerpoint
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Grades: NS
| 21 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Grades: 5-8
| 13 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
Green Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
Jean Garvin School
Alternative School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6766
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Kids & Fitness
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
20 Church St
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
North Avenue Christian School
(Christian)
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Grades: NS-PK
| 59 students
Poker Hill School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Saxon Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc
The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc Photo - Schoolhouse engages students with integrated studies, year-long projects, and community involvement.
Alternative School
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Grades: NS-8
| 106 students
Trinity Baptist School
Trinity Baptist School Photo - Trinity Baptist School -- Phone: (802) 879-9007 -- Email: schooloffice@tbcvt.org -- Website: www.tbsvt.org
(Baptist)
(4)
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Grades: NS-12
| 102 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chittenden County, Vermont

Chittenden County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pine Ridge School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Grades: 8-12
| 98 students
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Grades: NS-9
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, Rock Point School and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Chittenden County, VT?
32 private schools are located in Chittenden County, VT.
How diverse are private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
Chittenden County, VT private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 14%.
What percentage of students in Chittenden County, VT go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County, VT?
25% of private schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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