Kurn Hattin Homes For Children in Westminster, VT serves 68 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1894, the school is nonsectarian and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 14 teachers on staff.
The student body includes 31% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Vermont for diversity.
Tuition information is competitive relative to the Windham County average for elementary schools.
The school is part of a network of nearby private schools offering elementary and secondary education in the Westminster area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VT School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kurn Hattin Homes For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1894
Student Body
Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kurn Hattin Homes For Children's ranking?
Kurn Hattin Homes For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kurn Hattin Homes For Children?
The application deadline for Kurn Hattin Homes For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kurn Hattin Homes For Children is The Greenwood School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Saxtons River Montessori School (5.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Saxtons River Montessori School
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
5.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
5.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
6.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
6.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
4.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
6.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saxtons River Montessori School
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orchard School The
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
10.4 miles
Gr: NS | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Cedarcrest School ![Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.]( "Cedarcrest School Photo - Cedarcrest provides specialized care and education for children and young adults, birth through age 22, with complex medical and developmental needs. Cedarcrest School serves children who are residents as well as day students who are cared for at home.")
Special Education School
91 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 358-3384
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School ![Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School]( "Trinity Christian School Photo - Trinity Christian School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
100 Maple Ave
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
Keene, NH 03431
(808) 352-9403
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Twin Valley Middle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4299 Vt Route 100
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
9542.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Halifax West School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
246 Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
9543.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Twin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Route 100 North
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-5177
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-5177
9544.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Guilford Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
374 School Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
9544.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marlboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2669 Route 9
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
9545.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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