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Best Vermont Alternative Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 alternative private schools serving 867 students in Vermont.

The alternative private schools in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, The Putney School, and Rock Point School.

The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

9% of alternative private schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 23
# Students Served: 867

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 23
# Students Served: 867

Vermont Alternative Private School Trends

Private Schools

867

Students

$43,103

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

17%

Students of Color

5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Vermont?

The alternative private schools in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, The Putney School, and Rock Point School.

How many alternative private schools are located in Vermont?

23 alternative private schools are located in Vermont.

How diverse are alternative private schools in Vermont?

Vermont alternative private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 12%.

What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Vermont?

9% of alternative private schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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