Expeditionary School At Black River is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school located in rural Ludlow, VT, serving grades 7 through 12.
The school enrolls 16 students and employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 2:1.
Expeditionary School At Black River is one of several small private schools in the Ludlow area, including Okemo Mountain School and West River Montessori School.
This rural Vermont school provides secondary education in a small, closely supervised setting for middle and high school students.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Expeditionary School At Black River?
The application deadline for Expeditionary School At Black River is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Expeditionary School At Black River is Okemo Mountain School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West River Montessori School (13.2 miles away)
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Okemo Mountain School![Okemo Mountain School Photo]( "Okemo Mountain School Photo")
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
0.1 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
West River Montessori School
Montessori School
3650 D Rte 100 N
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
13.2 miles
Gr: NS | 25 students
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
15.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
16 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Foundations
Special Education School
147 Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
16.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
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