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Brattleboro Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 767 students in Brattleboro, VT, 29% of all K-12 students in Brattleboro, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
17% of private schools in Brattleboro, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 767
  • Average Tuition: $16,427
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 68%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 767
  • Average Tuition: $16,427
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 68%
  • View Brattleboro, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Brattleboro Private Schools (2026)

Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Hilltop Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
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Map of Liberty High School
Liberty High School
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
20 Technology Dr #5
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1400
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St. Michael Catholic School Photo
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
(11)
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Map of Community Schoolhouse
Community Schoolhouse
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
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Map of Inspire For Autism
Inspire For Autism
Gr: 3-8 | 16 students
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
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Neighborhood Schoolhouse Photo
Neighborhood Schoolhouse
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
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Brattleboro, Vermont Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Austine School For The Deaf
Austine School For The Deaf
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
60 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 258-9500
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Map of Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Christian
Po Box 2224
Brattleboro, VT 05303
(802) 257-4147
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Map of Inspire School Of Autism
Inspire School Of Autism
Gr: 4-10 | 17 students
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr #8
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
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Brattleboro, VT Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-14.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
767
Students
+74.3% (+327 students) 10-yr
$16,427
Avg. Tuition
+265.0% (+$11,927) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+21.4% (+3 students) 10-yr
68%
Students of Color
+353.3% (+53.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+133.3% (+8.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brattleboro)
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools
135 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBrattleboro, VT Total Schools
20256
20247
20236
20225
20215
20207
20198
20188
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
767 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202512899179
202410796172
2023131101174
20227095185
20217092180
20206486171
201912593175
201812893172
20176497180
20166496178
20156388167
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% Students of Color
68%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202568%12%34%
202458%13%34%
202362%14%33%
20227%10%33%
20217%10%32%
20205%9%32%
20196%10%31%
20186%10%31%
201715%9%32%
201615%9%32%
201515%9%32%
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0.73
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20250.730.460.65
20240.720.450.65
20230.720.430.65
20220.410.410.64
20210.410.400.64
20200.390.400.64
20190.300.390.63
20180.330.390.63
20170.420.390.61
20160.420.390.61
20150.400.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
242 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
31%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202531%5%5%
202432%4%5%
202331%5%5%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
54 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20257%2%9%
20247%2%9%
20237%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20176%2%8%
20166%2%8%
20156%2%8%
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# Black Students
53 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20257%3%7%
20247%3%7%
20237%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
280 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
36%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202536%71%52%
202439%72%52%
202339%74%52%
202274%75%54%
202174%75%54%
202075%76%54%
201983%77%56%
201881%77%56%
201775%76%58%
201675%77%58%
201576%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
143 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
19%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202519%19%26%
202415%19%26%
202316%17%25%
202222%18%25%
202122%17%25%
202021%17%24%
201912%16%24%
201814%16%23%
201717%17%22%
201617%16%22%
201516%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202514:18:111:1
202413:18:111:1
202315:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:17:111:1
20206:17:112:1
201910:18:112:1
201811:18:112:1
20176:17:112:1
20166:17:112:1
20156:17:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025171215
2024171215
2023171115
2022171215
2021171115
2020171115
2019171115
2018171115
2017141115
2016141115
2015141115
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,427
$22,744

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$16,427$23,576$15,012
2024$9,190$25,163$13,254
2023$8,755$23,933$12,626
2022$7,490$23,300$12,187
2021$7,490$22,873$11,800
2020$7,490$22,067$11,512
2019$7,490$22,740$11,293
2018$5,320$21,522$11,017
2017$4,500$20,528$10,708
2016$4,500$20,904$10,356
2015$4,500$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
55%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202555%38%34%
202455%38%34%
202355%40%34%
202255%41%33%
202155%42%33%
202055%41%32%
201955%41%31%
201855%41%30%
201757%42%30%
201657%41%29%
201557%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,750
$7,523

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$2,750$7,523$7,073
2024$2,750$6,880$6,930
2023$2,750$6,880$6,469
2022$2,750$7,502$6,289
2021$2,750$7,252$6,055
2020$2,750$7,252$5,921
2019$2,750$7,693$5,795
2018$2,750$7,693$5,456
2017$2,750$7,920$5,319
2016$2,750$7,569$5,105
2015$2,750$7,312$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrattleboro, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202590%71%81%
202490%82%85%
202388%81%85%
202288%82%85%
202188%82%85%
202088%81%85%
201988%81%85%
201888%81%85%
201788%80%85%
201688%82%85%
201588%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brattleboro, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Brattleboro, VT include Hilltop Montessori School, Liberty High School, and St. Michael Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Brattleboro?
6 private schools are located in Brattleboro.
How diverse are private schools in Brattleboro?
Brattleboro private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Brattleboro go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Brattleboro are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brattleboro?
17% of private schools in Brattleboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Brattleboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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