Bennington County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 75%.
21% of private schools in Bennington County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

Burr and Burton Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Map of 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)
Map of Long Trail School
Gr: 6-12 | 222 students
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
Maple Street School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Map of 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
Map of 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
Map of Bennington Regional Day Progra
Gr: PK-3 | 5 students
Special Education School
Catamount Elementary School
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Map of Forrest Ward Memorial School
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
404 Houghton Lanae
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 681-7029
Hiland Hall School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2196 Harwood Hill Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
(1)
Map of Manchester Village School
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Mountain School At Winhall Photo
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Map of New England School For Girls
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Southshire Community School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Sports: 2
Alternative School
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bennington County, Vermont

Bennington County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,780 Students
13,481 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
6%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
182 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
61%
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,364
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,774
$8,755
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.46

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
7 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
28 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
24 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,499 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
82%
71%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
234 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
13%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 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 Maple Street School, Burr and Burton Academy, and The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales.
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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