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Rock Point School Top 4 · Largest Endowment (VT)
Christ The King School Top 19 · Oldest Founding Date (VT)
Mater Christi School Top 22 · Oldest Founding Date (VT)

Burlington Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 869 students in Burlington, VT, 20% of all K-12 students in Burlington, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
50% of private schools in Burlington, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Burlington Private Schools (2026-27)

Rock Point School Photo
Rock Point School
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
(2)
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Mater Christi School Photo
Mater Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
(7)
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Map of Baird School
Baird School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
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Map of North Avenue Christian School
North Avenue Christian School
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
Christian
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
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Map of Stepping Stones Children's Center Inc.
Stepping Stones Children's Center Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
75 Hayward St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 860-1915
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Map of Tamim Academy
Tamim Academy
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 South Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
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Map of Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
266 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
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Burlington, Vermont Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-9 | 87 students
Catholic
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
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Burlington, VT Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
869
Students
+41.8% (+256 students) 10-yr
$45,015
Avg. Tuition
-15.9% (-$8,485) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+37.5% (+3 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Burlington)
This State (VT)
# Schools
8 Schools
135 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBurlington, VT Total Schools
20258
20248
20236
20226
20217
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
869 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202510799179
202410296172
2023122101174
202211995185
20219792180
20208786171
20197793175
20188893172
20178797180
20168796178
20158888167
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% Students of Color
15%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202515%12%34%
202415%13%34%
202315%14%33%
202215%10%33%
202116%10%32%
202016%9%32%
201915%10%31%
201814%10%31%
201715%9%32%
201615%9%32%
201515%9%32%
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0.57
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20250.570.460.65
20240.570.450.65
20230.560.430.65
20220.490.410.64
20210.420.400.64
20200.420.400.64
20190.320.390.63
20180.400.390.63
20170.410.390.61
20160.410.390.61
20150.410.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20254%5%5%
20244%4%5%
20234%5%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%3%4%
20193%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20173%3%4%
20163%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20252%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20233%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%2%8%
20224%2%7%
20216%2%7%
20206%2%8%
20194%2%7%
20184%2%7%
20174%2%7%
20164%2%7%
20154%2%8%
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# White Students
367 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
48%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202549%71%52%
202452%72%52%
202357%74%52%
202268%75%54%
202175%75%54%
202075%76%54%
201982%77%56%
201876%77%56%
201775%76%58%
201675%77%58%
201575%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
340 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
45%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202543%19%26%
202440%19%26%
202334%17%25%
202222%18%25%
202113%17%25%
202013%17%24%
201910%16%24%
201817%16%23%
201717%17%22%
201617%16%22%
201518%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202512:18:111:1
202411:18:111:1
202312:18:111:1
202213:18:111:1
202111:17:111:1
202011:17:112:1
201913:18:112:1
201814:18:112:1
201713:17:112:1
201613:17:112:1
201513:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
61%

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

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202533%60%55%
202433%59%54%
202350%61%54%
202250%61%54%
202150%60%54%
202050%60%54%
201950%59%53%
201850%60%53%
201750%62%53%
201650%61%52%
201550%62%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025131215
2024131215
2023131115
2022131215
2021131115
2020131115
2019131115
2018121115
201781115
201681115
201581115
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,015
$22,824

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$43,715$23,576$15,012
2024$72,700$25,163$13,254
2023$69,900$23,933$12,626
2022$61,500$23,300$12,187
2021$61,500$22,873$11,800
2020$61,500$22,067$11,512
2019$61,500$22,740$11,293
2018$58,250$21,522$11,017
2017$58,250$20,528$10,708
2016$53,500$20,904$10,356
2015$53,500$20,071$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$8,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202523%38%34%
202423%38%34%
202323%40%34%
202223%41%33%
202123%42%33%
202023%41%32%
201923%41%31%
201823%41%30%
201723%42%30%
201623%41%29%
201523%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$31,000
$8,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$18,000$7,523$7,073
2024$18,000$6,880$6,930
2023$18,000$6,880$6,469
2022$18,000$7,502$6,289
2021$18,000$7,252$6,055
2020$18,000$7,252$5,921
2019$18,000$7,693$5,795
2018$18,000$7,693$5,456
2017$18,000$7,920$5,319
2015$10,000$7,312$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurlington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202575%71%81%
202475%82%85%
202375%81%85%
202275%82%85%
202175%82%85%
202075%81%85%
201975%81%85%
201875%81%85%
201775%80%85%
201675%82%85%
201575%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burlington, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Burlington, VT include Mater Christi School, Christ The King School, and Rock Point School.
How many private schools are located in Burlington?
8 private schools are located in Burlington.
How diverse are private schools in Burlington?
Burlington private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Burlington go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Burlington are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlington?
50% of private schools in Burlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Burlington include: Christ The King School vs. Mater Christi School, Mater Christi School vs. Christ The King School

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