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Best Addison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 293 students in Addison County, VT (there are 23 public schools, serving 4,277 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Addison County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Addison County Private Schools (2026)

Map of The Red Cedar School
The Red Cedar School
Gr: K-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
246 Hardscrabble Rd
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
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Map of Ark Preschool/kindergarten
Ark Preschool/kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
862 Us Route 7
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3393
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Map of Aurora School
Aurora School
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Alternative School
238 Peterson Ter
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2637
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Map of Bridge School, Inc
Bridge School, Inc
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
Alternative School
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
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Map of Champlain Valley Christian School
Champlain Valley Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 31 students
Christian
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
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Map of Mary Johnson Children's Center
Mary Johnson Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
81 Water Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
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Map of North Branch School, Inc
North Branch School, Inc
Gr: 7-9 | 26 students
Specialized Curriculum
898 Lincoln Road
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-3269
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Map of Quarry Hill School
Quarry Hill School
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
1622 Quarry Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-7297
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Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
8 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearAddison County Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20198
20188
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
293 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20253799179
20243796172
202333101174
20223695185
20213692180
20203686171
20193593175
20183693172
20174297180
20164296178
20153988167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20258%12%34%
20248%13%34%
202318%14%33%
20228%10%33%
20218%10%32%
20208%9%32%
201910%10%31%
201810%10%31%
201719%9%32%
201619%9%32%
201518%9%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202510:18:111:1
202410:18:111:1
202310:18:111:1
20229:18:111:1
20219:17:111:1
20209:17:112:1
20199:18:112:1
20189:18:112:1
20177:17:112:1
20167:17:112:1
20157:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
60%

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

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202578%60%55%
202478%59%54%
202378%61%54%
202278%61%54%
202178%60%54%
202078%60%54%
201978%59%53%
201878%60%53%
201778%62%53%
201678%61%52%
201582%62%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025111215
2024111215
2023111115
2022111215
2021111115
2020111115
2019111115
2018121115
2017121115
2016121115
2015101115
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,600
$22,778

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025$17,600$23,576$15,012
2024$10,500$25,163$13,254
2023$10,500$23,933$12,626
2022$10,500$23,300$12,187
2021$10,500$22,873$11,800
2020$10,500$22,067$11,512
2019$10,500$22,740$11,293
2018$10,500$21,522$11,017
2017$7,600$20,528$10,708
2016$7,600$20,904$10,356
2015$7,600$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202540%38%34%
202440%38%34%
202340%40%34%
202240%41%33%
202140%42%33%
202040%41%32%
201940%41%31%
201840%41%30%
201750%42%30%
201650%41%29%
201545%40%28%
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Average Acceptance Rate
80%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202580%71%81%
202480%82%85%
202380%81%85%
202280%82%85%
202180%82%85%
202080%81%85%
201980%81%85%
201880%81%85%
201780%80%85%
201680%82%85%
201580%82%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20250.500.460.65
20240.500.450.65
20230.550.430.65
20220.520.410.64
20210.520.400.64
20200.520.400.64
20190.520.390.63
20180.520.390.63
20170.500.390.61
20160.500.390.61
20150.480.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%5%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%4%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
213 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
61%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202561%71%52%
202461%72%52%
202355%74%52%
202258%75%54%
202158%75%54%
202058%76%54%
201956%77%56%
201854%77%56%
201760%76%58%
201660%77%58%
201564%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 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
126 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
36%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAddison County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202536%19%26%
202436%19%26%
202337%17%25%
202239%18%25%
202139%17%25%
202039%17%24%
201941%16%24%
201843%16%23%
201737%17%22%
201637%16%22%
201534%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Addison County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Addison County, VT is The Red Cedar School.
How many private schools are located in Addison County?
8 private schools are located in Addison County.
How diverse are private schools in Addison County?
Addison County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Addison County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Addison County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Addison County?
25% of private schools in Addison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Addison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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