Burke Mountain Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked VT School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 64 students
Yearly Tuition: $60,522
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Apr. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Burke Mountain Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Burke Mountain Academy
8	6
9	13
10	16
11	16
12	13

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Grade 10 and 11 largest with 16 students each, while Grade 8 has 6.

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ESL, ADD/ADHD, Executive Functioning, other mild learning differences

Year Founded

1970

Student Body

Total Students

64 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 12%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

12 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Apr. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$60,522

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Tuition Notes

$46,557 – Full Term Day (Grades 8-12) $33,107 – Winter Term Day (8th Grade)

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Warren Samuels

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Alpine Skiing

School Notes

While Burke Mountain Academy is continually evolving and changing, its core values remain the same unique in its blending of independence and community, athletics and academics, respect for others as well as one's self.
Each of these plays an equally important role in developing a sound mind, healthy body and lively spirit.
The three essential ingredients Burke Mountain Academy believes a student must achieve to face and conquer the many mountains that lie ahead, and, ultimately, fulfill a dream.

While Burke Mountain Academy is continually evolving and changing, its core values remain the same unique in its blending of independence and community, athletics and academics, respect for others as well as one's self. Each of these plays an equally important role in developing a sound mind, healthy body and lively spirit. The three essential ingredients Burke Mountain Academy believes a student must achieve to face and conquer the many mountains that lie ahead, and, ultimately, fulfill a dream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Burke Mountain Academy cost?

Burke Mountain Academy's tuition is approximately $60,522 for private students.

What schools are Burke Mountain Academy often compared to?

Burke Mountain Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johnsbury Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Burke Mountain Academy offer?

Burke Mountain Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing.

What is Burke Mountain Academy's ranking?

Burke Mountain Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Burke Mountain Academy?

The application deadline for Burke Mountain Academy is Apr. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Vermont is $19,208 for elementary schools and $34,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Vermont is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).