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Best Vermont Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 135 private schools serving 13,583 students in Vermont, versus 301 public schools serving 77,173 students (15% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $18,919 for elementary schools and $33,448 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
22% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 135
  • # Students Served: 13,583
  • Average Tuition: $22,824
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Vermont School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 135
  • # Students Served: 13,583
  • Average Tuition: $22,824
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Vermont School Trends

Top Ranked Vermont Private Schools (2026-27)

Rock Point School Photo
Rock Point School
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
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St. Johnsbury Academy Photo
St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 34
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
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Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Burke Mountain Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
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Burr and Burton Academy Photo
Burr and Burton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
(2)
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Compass School Photo
Compass School
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
(4)
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East Burke School Photo
East Burke School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
(1)
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The Greenwood School Photo
The Greenwood School
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
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Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Hilltop Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
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International Children's School Inc. Photo
International Children's School Inc.
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
(3)
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Vermont Private School Trends (10-Year)

135
Private Schools
-0.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
13,583
Students
+15.1% (+1,781 students) 10-yr
$22,824
Avg. Tuition
+13.7% (+$2,753) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+9.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
+33.3% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
135 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year(VT) Total Schools
2025136
2024140
2023133
2022121
2021126
2020136
2019134
2018135
2017127
2016128
2015136
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# Students
13,583 Students
5,690,765 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202599179
202496172
2023101174
202295185
202192180
202086171
201993175
201893172
201797180
201696178
201588167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202512%34%
202413%34%
202314%33%
202210%33%
202110%32%
20209%32%
201910%31%
201810%31%
20179%32%
20169%32%
20159%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeVermont
Nursey575
Pre-K1,358
Kind566
1442
2469
3482
4462
5541
6565
7666
8743
91,760
101,605
111,664
121,530
Not Listed155
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Academics
# Teachers
1,569 Teachers
508,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20258:111:1
20248:111:1
20238:111:1
20228:111:1
20217:111:1
20207:112:1
20198:112:1
20188:112:1
20177:112:1
20167:112:1
20157:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202560%55%
202459%54%
202361%54%
202261%54%
202160%54%
202060%54%
201959%53%
201860%53%
201762%53%
201661%52%
201562%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20251215
20241215
20231115
20221215
20211115
20201115
20191115
20181115
20171115
20161115
20151115
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20251213
20241312
20231311
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,824
$14,943

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
2025$23,576$15,012
2024$25,163$13,254
2023$23,933$12,626
2022$23,300$12,187
2021$22,873$11,800
2020$22,067$11,512
2019$22,740$11,293
2018$21,522$11,017
2017$20,528$10,708
2016$20,904$10,356
2015$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202538%34%
202438%34%
202340%34%
202241%33%
202142%33%
202041%32%
201941%31%
201841%30%
201742%30%
201641%29%
201540%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,755
$7,261

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
2025$7,523$7,073
2024$6,880$6,930
2023$6,880$6,469
2022$7,502$6,289
2021$7,252$6,055
2020$7,252$5,921
2019$7,693$5,795
2018$7,693$5,456
2017$7,920$5,319
2015$7,312$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
71%
82%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202571%81%
202482%85%
202381%85%
202282%85%
202182%85%
202081%85%
201981%85%
201881%85%
201780%85%
201682%85%
201582%85%
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Students by Ethnicity
0.46
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20250.460.65
20240.450.65
20230.430.65
20220.410.64
20210.400.64
20200.400.64
20190.390.63
20180.390.63
20170.390.61
20160.390.61
20150.360.61
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# American Indian Students
56 Students
29,815 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
604 Students
264,585 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20255%5%
20244%5%
20235%5%
20223%4%
20214%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20153%4%
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# Hispanic Students
301 Students
506,702 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20252%9%
20242%9%
20232%9%
20222%8%
20212%9%
20202%9%
20192%8%
20182%8%
20172%8%
20162%8%
20152%8%
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# Black Students
348 Students
415,632 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
20253%7%
20243%7%
20232%8%
20222%7%
20212%7%
20202%8%
20192%7%
20182%7%
20172%7%
20162%7%
20152%8%
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# White Students
9,811 Students
2,929,926 Students
% White Students
71%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202571%52%
202472%52%
202374%52%
202275%54%
202175%54%
202076%54%
201977%56%
201877%56%
201776%58%
201677%58%
201579%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
20,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,744 Students
1,473,602 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational
202519%26%
202419%26%
202317%25%
202218%25%
202117%25%
202017%24%
201916%24%
201816%23%
201717%22%
201616%22%
201513%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vermont?
The top-ranked private schools in Vermont include Vermont Academy, Rock Point School, and Bellows Free Academy High School.
How many private schools are located in Vermont?
There are 135 private schools are located in Vermont.
How much do private schools cost in Vermont?
The average private school tuition in Vermont is $18,919 for elementary schools and $33,448 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Vermont?
Approximately 12% of students in Vermont private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Vermont go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Vermont attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vermont?
22% of private schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.
Which private schools in Vermont are often viewed compared to one another?

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