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 Stats (2023)

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12

Student Body

Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
3%
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

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • 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 $10,290 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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