East Burke School Photo - The world is our classroom! Looking out from Burke Mountain onto Willoughby Gap and the town of Burke below, we incorporate PE, local ecology, and social time into the same activity.

Best Caledonia County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,762 students in Caledonia County, VT (there are 13 public schools, serving 2,980 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in Caledonia County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Caledonia County, VT include Burke Mountain Academy, East Burke School, and St. Johnsbury Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
22% of private schools in Caledonia County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Friends).

Top-Ranked Caledonia County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - Streeter Bridge overlooks our outdoor amphitheater and is the entrance to Streeter Hall which houses our STEM program, our Career and Technical Education program and our Dining Hall.
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Burke Mountain Academy
Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Burke School
East Burke School Photo - The world is our classroom! Looking out from Burke Mountain onto Willoughby Gap and the town of Burke below, we incorporate PE, local ecology, and social time into the same activity.
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611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lyndon Institute
Lyndon Institute Photo - Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, USA and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential.
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168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Arlington Schhool (the)
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Caledonia Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
54 Southard St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9528
Gr: K-7 | 10 students
Cornerstone School
Special Education School
510 Portland St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-6282
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
The Riverside School
The Riverside School Photo - Our Head of School and math teacher, Dr. Laurie Boswell, considers angle measurements with a 7th grader.
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Thaddeus Stevens School
Thaddeus Stevens School Photo - Student presents the witness with evidence at the annual mock trial held at Caledonia Courthouse.
Montessori School (Friends)
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39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Caledonia County, Vermont

Caledonia County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
142 Cornerstone Lane
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Learn, Inc. (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
216 Broad St.
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8056
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students

Overview

This County (Caledonia County)
This State (VT)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,762 Students
13,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
224 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
60%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,504
$23,996
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$35.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
174 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
33 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,611 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
82%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
84 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
4%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Caledonia County, VT?
The top-ranked private schools in Caledonia County, VT include Burke Mountain Academy, East Burke School, and St. Johnsbury Academy.
How many private schools are located in Caledonia County?
9 private schools are located in Caledonia County.
How diverse are private schools in Caledonia County?
Caledonia County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Caledonia County go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Caledonia County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Caledonia County?
22% of private schools in Caledonia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Friends).
Which private schools in Caledonia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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