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Forrest Ward Memorial School

404 Houghton Lanae Bennington, VT 05201

Tel: (802) 681-7029

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Forrest Ward Memorial School in Bennington, VT, serves four students in grades 1 through 5 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with one teacher supporting its co–educational elementary program.
Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist orientation, Forrest Ward Memorial School provides education that reflects other religious traditions.
The student body includes 40% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for diversity.
Families seeking a small–scale, rural elementary private school near Bennington may consider Forrest Ward Memorial School.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Forrest Ward Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 1-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Forrest Ward Memorial School
1	1
3	1
4	2

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School Motto

We believe that the best education results when Christ is at the center of all we do, the Bible is our foundation and students learn through a whole child approach––nurturing their growth spiritually, academically, physically, and socially.

Student Body

Total Students

4 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 12%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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The average private school tuition in Bennington County, VT is $12,364 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).