St. Pauls School in Barton, VT serves 33 udents in grades PK through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 7 teachers, providing instruction in a Catholic co–ed program.
Annual tuition is $6,000, ranking. Pauls School among the mo affordable private schools in Vermont.
Approximately 20% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
The school is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Catholic Educational Association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Pauls School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pauls School cost?
St. Pauls School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Pauls School often compared to?
St. Pauls School is often viewed alongside schools like United Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Pauls School vs. United Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Pauls School is United Christian Academy (13.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Thaddeus Stevens School (16.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
13.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 62 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
14 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 24 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
15.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
15.1 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Burke Mountain Academy ![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
15.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
13.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 62 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
14 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 24 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
15.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
15.1 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Burke Mountain Academy ![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
15.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
13.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 62 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
14 miles
Gr: 3-11 | 24 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
15.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
15.1 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Burke Mountain Academy ![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
15.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
16.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
18.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
680 Laporte Rd
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
25.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 122 students
Appletree Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1056 Mountain Rd Ste 16
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4321
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4321
32 miles
Gr: K | 58 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elmore School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1199 Vt Route 12
Lake Elmore, VT 05657
(802) 888-2966
Lake Elmore, VT 05657
(802) 888-2966
9681.3 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Wolcott Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 School Hill Drive
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 472-6551
Wolcott, VT 05680
(802) 472-6551
9681.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hardwick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 South Main Street
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-5411
9682.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
9682.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Eden Central School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 Knowles Flat Road
Eden, VT 05652
(802) 521-5500
Eden, VT 05652
(802) 521-5500
9684.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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