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Expeditionary School At Black River

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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 (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Vermont is $20,687 for elementary schools and $35,611 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Vermont is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).