The Heartworks, Renaissance and Endeavour Schools are committed to honoring the spirit of each child.
We offer outstanding academic programs that emphasize social, emotional, and life skills. We focus on mathematic, scientific, artistic, literacy and social skills that enable our students to the build the best foundation for their future.
We encourage and promote an understanding of international and cross-cultural perspectives so that students will have an understanding of their place in the world.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Renaissance 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-5
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
437 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Admissions Director
Sarah Soule
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art and MusicChess Club
Hiking
School Notes
- Founded in 1988, Heartworks Preschools has educated young children from the age of six weeks through pre kindergarten for nearly 30 years in an enriching environment. Our focus is on viewing the child as a growing individual and on expanding his or her interests and abilities. Renaissance, our elementary school, is located in the historic farm barn at Shelburne Farms. We provide excellent instruction for children in grades K-5 in individual single grade classrooms. We teach fundamental skills that promotes a love of learning. We offer a differentiated curriculum for Mathematics and Language Arts and offer both Spanish and French for students in all grades. Our students in grades 6-8 are enrolled at Endeavour. They benefit from a rich spectrum of academic offerings and an advisory program that prepares them for the rigors of high school.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Renaissance School's ranking?
Renaissance School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Renaissance School?
The application deadline for Renaissance School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Renaissance School is Lake Champlain Waldorf School (0.6 miles away)
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Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
7.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
School Reviews
5 10/6/2018
For the last five years, I have watched all three of my daughters flourish at Renaissance. The amazing teachers there foster a love for learning that is unparalleled. The project based learning, immersive Spanish and French language instruction for all grades, music and drama, STEAM, art and outdoor classroom at Shelburne Farms together offers an educational experience unique to our community. More importantly, the school environment is one of nuturinv and acceptance and the children form school wide friendships. Love this special school and am thankful for the teachers there.
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