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Caledonia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 75%, which is same as the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
22% of private schools in Caledonia County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Caledonia County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Johnsbury Academy Photo
St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 34
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
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Burke Mountain Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
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East Burke School Photo
East Burke School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
(1)
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Lyndon Institute Photo
Lyndon Institute
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)
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Arlington Schhool (the)
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
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Caledonia Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
54 Southard St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9528
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Cornerstone School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Special Education School
510 Portland St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-6282
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The Riverside School
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
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Thaddeus Stevens School
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
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Christian
142 Cornerstone Lane
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-5620
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Learn, Inc.
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
216 Broad St.
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8056
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Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,762 Students
13,481 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
224 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
61%
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
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$27 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.46
# American Indian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
174 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
9%
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
33 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,611 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
82%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
4%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
10 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 St. Johnsbury Academy, Lyndon Institute, and Burke Mountain 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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