For the 2026 school year, there are 136 private schools serving 13,520 students in Vermont (there are 306 public schools, serving 78,642 students). 15% of all K-12 students in Vermont attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $20,681 for elementary schools and $34,737 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Vermont include St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Monica-st. Michael School, and Burke Mountain Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 12% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Overview
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
136 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
13,520 Students
5,710,445 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1,569 Teachers
508,029 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1172
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,576
$14,888
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,900
$1,163
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,523
$7,117
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$35.75 million
$62.08 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.65
# American Indian Students
57 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
604 Students
265,311 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
304 Students
507,916 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
349 Students
417,221 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
9,821 Students
2,937,824 Students
% White Students
71%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
22,255 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
2,714 Students
1,473,932 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Vermont Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Williston North (4 schools), New North End (2 schools), South End (2 schools), Essex Town (2 schools), Old Bennington (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Vermont?
The top-ranked private schools in Vermont include St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Monica-st. Michael School, and Burke Mountain Academy.
How many private schools are located in Vermont?
There are 136 private schools are located in Vermont.
How much do private schools cost in Vermont?
The average private school tuition in Vermont is $20,681 for elementary schools and $34,737 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?
Which private schools in Vermont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Vermont include: St. Albert School vs. St. Pauls School, The Riverside School vs. Thaddeus Stevens School, Thaddeus Stevens School vs. The Riverside School
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