Top 5 Best Vermont Alternative Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 21 alternative private schools serving 1,263 students in Vermont.
The best top ranked alternative private schools in Vermont include Oak Meadow School, Rock Point School and Compass School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Vermont Alternative Private Schools (2022-23)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oak Meadow School![Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.]( "Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.")
Alternative School
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Kurn Hattin Homes
Alternative School
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6932
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6932
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Alternative School
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Grades: 11
| 45 students
Rock Point School![Rock Point School Photo - Rock Point was selected as the most beautiful school in Vermont by Business Insider in 2018.]( "Rock Point School Photo - Rock Point was selected as the most beautiful school in Vermont by Business Insider in 2018.")
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Aurora School
Alternative School
238 Peterson Ter
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2637
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2637
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Bellcate School
Alternative School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 373-1620
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 373-1620
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
Community Schoolhouse
Alternative School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-7470
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-7470
Grades: 1-7
| 21 students
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-8396
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-8396
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
2196 Harwood Hill Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Jean Garvin School
Alternative School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6766
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6766
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Kindle Farm School![Kindle Farm School Photo - A beautiful day at the school]( "Kindle Farm School Photo - A beautiful day at the school")
All-boys | Alternative School
708 Vt Route 30
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7909
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7909
Grades: 4-12
| 41 students
Lihigh School
Alternative School
28 Depot Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 488-4191
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 488-4191
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
North Branch School
Alternative School
898 Lincoln Road
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-3269
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-3269
Grades: 7-9
| 26 students
Okemo Mountain School![Okemo Mountain School Photo]( "Okemo Mountain School Photo")
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Open Fields School
Alternative School
37 Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Grades: K-6
| 23 students
Pacem School![Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo]( "Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo")
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Soar Learning Center
Alternative School
178 Mcginn Dr
Saint Albans Bay, VT 05481
(802) 527-7514
Saint Albans Bay, VT 05481
(802) 527-7514
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Southshire Community School![Southshire Community School Photo - Students at Southshire Community School are friends, but often it feels as if they are more like family.]( "Southshire Community School Photo - Students at Southshire Community School are friends, but often it feels as if they are more like family.")
Alternative School
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
True North Wilderness Program
Alternative School
5354 Main St
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1144
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1144
Grades: 8-11
| 10 students
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