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New England School For Girls

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Surrounded by the Green Mountains in historic Bennington, Vermont, Bennington School offers a variety of therapeutic and educational services for socially, emotionally challenged boys and girls.

A fully accredited educational program and comprehensive clinical and residential components are the center of the five campuses which total 51 acres.

Bennington School's unique rural setting and its close proximity to culturally attractive urban areas provide numerous social, cultural and recreational opportunities to augment its programs.

Our program goal calls for students to maximize their potential, develop independent living skills, and then return to a more traditional setting.

Short-term objectives are specifically designed to meet the individual behavioral and academic needs of each student according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Service Plan (ISP).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

State avg.: 12%

Students by Grade

New England School For Girls Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$5,000 per year

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Surrounded by the Green Mountains in historic Bennington, Vermont, Bennington School offers a variety of therapeutic and educational services for socially, emotionally challenged boys and girls. A fully accredited educational program and comprehensive clinical and residential components are the center of the five campuses which total 51 acres. Bennington School's unique rural setting and its close proximity to culturally attractive urban areas provide numerous social, cultural and recreational opportunities to augment its programs. Our program goal calls for students to maximize their potential, develop independent living skills, and then return to a more traditional setting. Short-term objectives are specifically designed to meet the individual behavioral and academic needs of each student according to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Service Plan (ISP).

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are New England School For Girls often compared to?

New England School For Girls is often viewed alongside schools like Centerpoint School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for New England School For Girls?

The application deadline for New England School For Girls is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is New England School For Girls located?

New England School For Girls is located in the Old Bennington neighborhood of Bennington, VT.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 48 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).