The average private school in Vermont was founded around 1965 (2025).
The oldest private school in Vermont is Thetford Academy, founded in 1819.
Year Founded Range: 1819
1973
Avg. Year Founded: 1928
Oldest Private Schools in Vermont (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1819
Grades: 7-12
304 Academy Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: 9-12
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: 9-12
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Rank: #44.
St. Francis Xavier School![St. Francis Xavier School Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-8
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 9-12
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-12
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Rank: #88.
Mount St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: 9-12
127 Convent Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0151
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0151
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: K-8
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: 1-8
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Rank: #1212.
Rice Memorial High School![Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.]( "Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: 9-12
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Rank: #1414.
Rock Point School![Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!]( "Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: 9-12
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: 9-12
71 S Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6400
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6400
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: 8-12
65 Academy Way
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: 9-12
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Rank: #1818.
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: 3-12
88 Park St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: PK-8
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Rank: #2020.
Brookhaven Treatment & Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: 3-7
331 Vt Rt 110
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4458
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4458
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-8
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-8
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Rank: #2323.
Maplehill School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: 6-12
1350 East Hill Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 279-4918
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 279-4918
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1968
Grades: 7-11
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Burke Mountain Academy![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 8-12
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Mary Johnson Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-K
81 Water Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Open Fields School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-6
37 Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-8
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Hilltop Montessori School![Hilltop Montessori School Photo]( "Hilltop Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: NS-8
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Laraway School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 2-12
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 6-12
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Poker Hill School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-K
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 7-12
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Green Mountain Valley School
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: 7-12
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Quarry Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: NS-PK
1622 Quarry Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-7297
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-7297
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vermont average private schools founding year?
The Vermont average private schools founding year is 1965 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Vermont?
The top ranked private schools in Vermont include Thetford Academy, Burr and Burton Academy and St. Johnsbury Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Vermont?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Vermont is Thetford Academy, with a year of 1819. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Thetford Academy, with a year of 1819.
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