Oak Meadow`s accredited distance learning school is a unique model that combines the best of both worlds: an affordable independent school education and the freedom of homeschooling.
When you enroll with Oak Meadow, you join a vibrant community of interesting, motivated, and dedicated teachers and learners.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,775
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Oak Meadow 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 Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
622 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,775
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $3145 - $10,775 for a full year (depending on grade level)
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Wendy Richardson
Admissions Associate
Stacy Hiler
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Book Club, Environmental Science Club, Equally Mowed: An Oak Meadow Social Justice Community, Social Studies Club
Book Club, Environmental Science Club, Equally Mowed: An Oak Meadow Social Justice Community, Social Studies Club
School Notes
MISSION:
- We help students and families experience the joy of learning and create meaningful change in the world.
- Oak Meadow provides a flexible, progressive education for independent learners. A leader in experiential, interdisciplinary homeschooling and distance learning for over 45 years, Oak Meadow offers a fully accredited, engaging high school program built on rigorous academic standards.
- Enrolled students work one-to-one with our teachers using our print based curriculum over a 10-month period. Students submit work on a regular basis. Teachers provide consistent feedback, instruction, and support via phone, email, and the Google platform.
- ENGLISH: Composition: The Art of Expression; The Hero`s Journey: Literature & Composition; British Literature; Women`s Literature: Worlds of Fantasy & Science Fiction; American Literature: The Westward Journey; Word: The Poet`s Voice; Speak Your Truth: Poetry Part II
- MATH: Algebra I; Geometry; Math Connections; Algebra II; Advanced Mathematics; Calculus I; Calculus II
- SCIENCE: Environmental Science for a Changing World; Biology: The Study of Life; Chemistry Matters; Physics; Global Climate Change
- SOCIAL STUDIES: U.S. History; World History; US Government: By the People, for the People; Psychology: Journey Towards Self-Knowledge; Foodways: Sustainable Food Systems; World Religions: Finding Common Ground; A Sense of Place: The Geography of Global Change; Race & Ethnic Studies
- WORLD LANGUAGES: Spanish I-IV; French I-IV; Latin I & II
- HEALTH: Integrated Health and Fitness
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Physical Education Electives
- FINE ARTS: Integrated Drawing; Drawing and Design; Painting; Introduction to Photography
- ELECTIVES: Life Experience Credit; Advanced Study Project
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oak Meadow School cost?
Oak Meadow School's tuition is approximately $10,775 for private students.
What is Oak Meadow School's ranking?
Oak Meadow School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Oak Meadow School?
The application deadline for Oak Meadow School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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