For the 2025 school year, there are 25 alternative private schools serving 909 students in Vermont.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, The Putney School, and Rock Point School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
Top Ranked Vermont Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rock Point School![Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!]( "Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!")
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Burke Mountain Academy![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Grades: 8-12
| 64 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Arlington Schhool (the)
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 44 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
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Bridge School, Inc
Alternative School
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
Davis Community School
Alternative School
916 Shelburne Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 425-2700
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 425-2700
Grades: K-4
| 17 students
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
Expeditionary School At Black River
Alternative School
43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
The Mountain School of Milton Academy![The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo - The Mountain School - 418 Acres]( "The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo - The Mountain School - 418 Acres")
Alternative School
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
New England School For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: 5-12
| 48 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
| 20 students
The Pacem School![The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo]( "The 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: 5-12
| 19 students
Red Fox Community School
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Grades: K-5
| 23 students
Southshire Community School![Southshire Community School Photo - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.]( "Southshire Community School Photo - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.")
Alternative School
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Tamim Academy Of Vt
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 So. Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Grades: K-3
| 17 students
True North Wilderness Program
Alternative School
5354 Main St
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 279-4200
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 279-4200
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Grades: 3-11
| 24 students
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Vermont?
The top ranked 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?
25 alternative private schools are located in Vermont.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Vermont?
Vermont alternative private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
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