Turning Points School in Morgan, VT, serves 24 students from grades 3 through 11 in a rural setting with a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school program.
Founded in 1998, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a total of 5 teaching staff.
The student body includes 4.17 percent students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within a small enrollment.
Tuition and membership association details are not specified, but the school operates independently without formal memberships or religious affiliation.
Turning Points School is part of the rural education landscape near other private schools such as United Christian Academy and St. Pauls School within a 15–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-11
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Turning Points School?
The application deadline for Turning Points School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Turning Points School is Twelve Tribes Community Church School (9.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Pauls School (14.0 miles away)
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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
9.6 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
9.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 62 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls School
(Catholic)
54 Eastern Ave
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-7101
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-7101
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Tuition listed
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
21.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
22.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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