Long Trail School in Dorset, VT is a rural, nonsectarian private school serving grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 222 students.
Founded in 1975, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 30 teachers on staff.
The student body includes 8.44% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the rural community.
Long Trail School holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools and a regional independent school association.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VT School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Long Trail School often compared to?
Long Trail School is often viewed alongside schools like Burr and Burton Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Long Trail School's ranking?
Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Long Trail School?
The application deadline for Long Trail School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Long Trail School vs. Burr and Burton Academy
The nearest high school to Long Trail School is Burr and Burton Academy (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Red Fox Community School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West River Montessori School (14.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Red Fox Community School
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
5.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 23 students
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
7.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Manchester Village School
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
7.5 miles
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
13.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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