Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bellcate School
About the School
- Bellcate School exists to support youth with special learning needs towards the achievement of personal growth and success.
- We understand growth to be a challenging process for anyone.
- We recognize that this process requires time and support and we are committed to supporting adolescents and young adults in affecting positive change.
- With a team of highly trained, committed and qualified teachers, bellcate has supported numbers of youth in exploring, understanding and taking positive action.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Bellcate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 12%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Exploration. Understanding. Action.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bellcate School?
The application deadline for Bellcate School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bellcate School located?
Bellcate School is located in the Essex Town neighborhood of Essex Junction, VT. There are 1 other private schools located in Essex Town.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Bellcate School is Trinity Baptist School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Green Mountain Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
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280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
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(802) 878-2762
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Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
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(802) 488-6767
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Special Education School
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(802) 488-7711
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 1189.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 337 students
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Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
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Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
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Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
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278 E Allen St
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 419-6100
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Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
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(802) 899-3716
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