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Best Bennington County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,780 students in Bennington County, VT (there are 16 public schools, serving 3,923 public students). 31% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
21% of private schools in Bennington County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,780
  • Average Tuition: $12,364
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 13
  • # Students Served: 1,780
  • Average Tuition: $12,364
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Bennington County, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Bennington County Private Schools (2026)

Burr and Burton Academy Photo
Burr and Burton Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Christian
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
(3)
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Map of Long Trail School
Long Trail School
Gr: 6-12 | 222 students
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
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Maple Street School Photo
Maple Street School
Gr: K-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
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Map of The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
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Map of Village School Of No.bennington
Village School Of No.bennington
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
9 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
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Map of Bennington Regional Day Progra
Bennington Regional Day Progra
Gr: PK-3 | 5 students
Special Education School
Catamount Elementary School
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
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Map of Forrest Ward Memorial School
Forrest Ward Memorial School
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
404 Houghton Lanae
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 681-7029
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Hiland Hall School Photo
Hiland Hall School
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2196 Harwood Hill Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
(1)
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Map of Manchester Village School
Manchester Village School
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
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Mountain School At Winhall Photo
Mountain School At Winhall
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
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Map of New England School For Girls
New England School For Girls
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
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Southshire Community School Photo
Southshire Community School
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Sports: 2
Alternative School
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
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Bennington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Green Mt Mennonite School
Green Mt Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 20 students
Mennonite
1102 Rocky Ln
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 753-6501
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Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBennington County Total Schools
202514
202415
202313
202212
202112
202014
201917
201817
201713
201613
201514
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# Students
1,780 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202512799179
202411696172
2023126101174
202213495185
202113492180
202011786171
201914493175
201814493172
201712297180
201611496178
201510988167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20256%12%34%
20245%13%34%
20234%14%33%
20224%10%33%
20214%10%32%
20204%9%32%
20197%10%31%
20187%10%31%
20174%9%32%
20164%9%32%
20155%9%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
182 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202510:18:111:1
20249:18:111:1
20239:18:111:1
20229:18:111:1
20219:17:111:1
20209:17:112:1
20199:18:112:1
20189:18:112:1
20179:17:112:1
20168:17:112:1
20158:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202544%60%55%
202444%59%54%
202343%61%54%
202243%61%54%
202143%60%54%
202051%60%54%
201951%59%53%
201851%60%53%
201763%62%53%
201659%61%52%
201559%62%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025141215
2024141215
2023141115
2022141215
2021141115
2020141115
2019141115
2018141115
2017141115
2016131115
2015131115
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025121213
2024121312
2023121311
2022121511
2021121511
2020121411
2019121311
2018121311
2017121210
2016121310
2015121410
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1172

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025110011721233
2024110011691230
2023110011811228
2022110011891229
2021110011891229
2020110011921226
2019110011921226
2018110011921226
2017110011921233
2016110011001306
2015110011001258
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,364
$22,778

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025$12,364$23,576$15,012
2024$12,156$25,163$13,254
2023$10,419$23,933$12,626
2022$10,290$23,300$12,187
2021$10,290$22,873$11,800
2020$10,235$22,067$11,512
2019$10,235$22,740$11,293
2018$10,177$21,522$11,017
2017$11,152$20,528$10,708
2016$10,258$20,904$10,356
2015$10,050$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202538%38%34%
202438%38%34%
202352%40%34%
202252%41%33%
202152%42%33%
202043%41%32%
201943%41%31%
201843%41%30%
201743%42%30%
201643%41%29%
201543%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,774
$7,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025$4,774$7,523$7,073
2024$4,774$6,880$6,930
2023$4,774$6,880$6,469
2022$4,774$7,502$6,289
2021$4,774$7,252$6,055
2020$4,774$7,252$5,921
2019$4,774$7,693$5,795
2018$4,774$7,693$5,456
2017$4,774$7,920$5,319
2016$4,774$7,569$5,105
2015$4,774$7,312$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
93%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202593%71%81%
202485%82%85%
202385%81%85%
202285%82%85%
202185%82%85%
202085%81%85%
201985%81%85%
201885%81%85%
201785%80%85%
201685%82%85%
201585%82%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20250.310.460.65
20240.260.450.65
20230.240.430.65
20220.260.410.64
20210.260.400.64
20200.250.400.64
20190.250.390.63
20180.250.390.63
20170.240.390.61
20160.240.390.61
20150.240.360.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20252%5%5%
20242%4%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
1,499 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
82%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202582%71%52%
202486%72%52%
202387%74%52%
202286%75%54%
202186%75%54%
202086%76%54%
201986%77%56%
201886%77%56%
201787%76%58%
201687%77%58%
201587%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
234 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
13%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202513%19%26%
20249%19%26%
20239%17%25%
202210%18%25%
202110%17%25%
202010%17%24%
20198%16%24%
20188%16%23%
201710%17%22%
201610%16%22%
20159%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Bennington County, VT include Long Trail School, Burr and Burton Academy, and Maple Street School.
How many private schools are located in Bennington County?
13 private schools are located in Bennington County.
How diverse are private schools in Bennington County?
Bennington County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Bennington County go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Bennington County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bennington County?
21% of private schools in Bennington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bennington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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