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Addison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 75%.
25% of private schools in Addison County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Addison County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
293 Students
13,481 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
29 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
61%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,600
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.46
# American Indian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
213 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
61%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
126 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
36%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

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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