Saint Albert Catholic Schools have hired Lara McClelland as the director of its Early Childhood Development Center.
McClelland will begin her new role in June and the center will open in August.
Since July 2006, McClelland has served as the director of the Nishna Valley Child Care Center and 3-year-old preschool program in Hastings, Iowa.
Prior to that, she was the co-director and preschool teacher at Cardinal's Nest Preschool and Early Childhood Education Center in Treynor, Iowa.
She also has served as a respite care provider for REM Health of Iowa and an associate preschool teacher at Iowa Western Community College Children's Center.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Albert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$563,000.00 in tuition reductions
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- Saint Albert Catholic Schools have hired Lara McClelland as the director of its Early Childhood Development Center. McClelland will begin her new role in June and the center will open in August. Since July 2006, McClelland has served as the director of the Nishna Valley Child Care Center and 3-year-old preschool program in Hastings, Iowa. Prior to that, she was the co-director and preschool teacher at Cardinal's Nest Preschool and Early Childhood Education Center in Treynor, Iowa. She also has served as a respite care provider for REM Health of Iowa and an associate preschool teacher at Iowa Western Community College Children's Center.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Albert School often compared to?
St. Albert School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pauls School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Albert School?
The acceptance rate of St. Albert School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 69%. St. Albert School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Vermont with low acceptance rates.
What is St. Albert School's ranking?
St. Albert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for St. Albert School?
The application deadline for St. Albert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Albert School vs. St. Pauls School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Albert School is Camp E-toh-anee (9.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mount Royal Academy North (35.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Camp E-toh-anee
All-boys | Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 33 students 9.9 miles 35 Eckerd Alley Way
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8755
9.9
7-12
33
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Grades: 2-9 | 9 students 22.7 miles Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
22.7
2-9
9
Turning Points School
Alternative School
Grades: 3-11 | 24 students 25.5 miles 158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
25.5
3-11
24
Grades: 8-12 | 12 students 34.6 miles 611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
34.6
8-12
12
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: K-11 | 62 students 34.8 miles 65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
34.8
K-11
62
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