The Ark Preschool/Kindergarten strives to provide a quality education and social skills program for children ages 3, 4, and 5.
We believe parents are the first and most important educators of children.
We see each child and his/her family as unique; therefore, we strive to meet the individual needs in a respectful manner.
We strive to create a mutual respect between parents and teachers - a partnership for the benefit of the child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ark Preschool/kindergarten often compared to?
Ark Preschool/kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Quarry Hill School, Mary Johnson Children's Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ark Preschool/kindergarten?
The application deadline for Ark Preschool/kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ark Preschool/kindergarten is Lake Champlain Waldorf School (13.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm (6.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Vermont Day School (11.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm
Alternative School
6 Leaning Rd
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
6.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 17 students Tuition listed
Champlain Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
9.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
13.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
16.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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.]( "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
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
18.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jean Garvin School
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
20.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
20.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm
Alternative School
6 Leaning Rd
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
Essex, NY 12936
(518) 963-7385
6.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 17 students Tuition listed
Champlain Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
9.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
13.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Bridge School, Inc
Alternative School
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
Annettes Playschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Mary Johnson Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
81 Water Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Crown Point Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2758 Main St
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
Crown Point, NY 12928
(518) 597-3285
9648.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Moriah Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
9649.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Moriah Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Viking Ln
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
Port Henry, NY 12974
(518) 546-3301
9649.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Bridport Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3442 Vt Route 22a
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
Bridport, VT 05734
(802) 758-2331
9650.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Bingham Memorial School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 School Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
9651.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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