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 are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Caledonia County Private Schools (2026)

St. Johnsbury Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 34
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
(1)
Lyndon Institute Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
(1)
Map of Arlington Schhool (the)
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Map of Caledonia Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
54 Southard St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9528
Map of Cornerstone School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Special Education School
510 Portland St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-6282
The Riverside School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Thaddeus Stevens School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Friends)
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
(6)
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Caledonia County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,762 Students
13,583 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
$22,778
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$35.2 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, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Lyndon Institute.
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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