The average private elementary school in Vermont was founded around 1973 (2025).
The oldest private elementary school in Vermont is Thetford Academy, founded in 1819.
Year Founded Range: 1819
1987
Avg. Year Founded: 1951
Oldest Private Elementary 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.
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: #33.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-12
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: K-8
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: 1-8
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1923
Grades: PK-8
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: 8-12
65 Academy Way
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: PK-8
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-8
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-8
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-8
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
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: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 7-12
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Rank: #2323.
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: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Champlain Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-8
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: NS-12
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: 6-12
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: PK-12
143 Church Hill Rd
Websterville, VT 05678
(802) 479-0141
Websterville, VT 05678
(802) 479-0141
Rank: #2929.
The Greenwood School![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 6-12
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bridge School, Inc
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-6
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Rank: #3232.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-8
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Rank: #3333.
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Rank: #3434.
Founding Date: 1986
Grades: PK-8
80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: NS-12
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vermont average private elementary schools founding year?
The Vermont average private elementary schools founding year is 1973 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Vermont?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Vermont include Thetford Academy, St. Francis Xavier School and St. Michael Catholic School.
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