For the 2026 school year, there are 14 alternative private high schools serving 625 students in Vermont.
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, Rock Point School, and The Putney School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 68%.
7% of alternative private high schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Vermont Alternative Private High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arlington Schhool (the)
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Gr: 7-11 | 15 students Avg. class size: 15 students
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
Gr: 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
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Laraway School
Alternative School
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
New England School For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Gr: 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
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private high schools in Vermont?
The top-ranked alternative private high schools in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, Rock Point School, and The Putney School.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Vermont?
14 alternative private high schools are located in Vermont.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Vermont?
Vermont alternative private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 13%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Vermont?
7% of alternative private high schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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