The Bellwether School is a co-educational independent holistic education school serving students in preschool through sixth grade. Please see our website at www.bellwetherschool.org for more information.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Yearly Tuition: $50,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
3 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance available
Admissions Director
Stacy Weinberger
Admissions Associate
Debra Millon
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Bellwether School cost?
The Bellwether School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Bellwether School?
The application deadline for The Bellwether School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Bellwether School located?
The Bellwether School is located in the Williston North neighborhood of Williston, VT. There are 3 other private schools located in Williston North.
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(802) 658-3992
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(802) 658-3992
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(802) 985-2827
6.8 miles
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1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
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Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
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Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
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50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
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(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
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(802) 879-9114
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
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(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
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(802) 488-6767
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(802) 488-6767
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(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
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(802) 488-7711
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(802) 488-7711
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(802) 865-3344
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195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
2.7 miles
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90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
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Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
280 Trinity Drive
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(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Centerpoint School
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1025 Airport Dr
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(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.4 miles
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(802) 658-9175
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(802) 658-9175
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(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
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90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
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(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
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(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
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(802) 865-3344
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(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
2.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
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(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(802) 865-3344
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(802) 865-3344
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(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
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Daycare / Preschool
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(802) 658-0080
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(802) 658-0080
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(802) 877-3761
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(802) 877-2938
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(802) 877-2938
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(802) 877-2938
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(802) 877-2938
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