Burke Mountain Academy Photo

Best Caledonia County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 266 students in Caledonia County, VT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Caledonia County, VT include East Burke School and Burke Mountain Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Vermont private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
33% of private elementary schools in Caledonia County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Friends).

Top-Ranked Caledonia County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
(1)
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
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)
(6)
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
266 Students
7,877 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
1,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,107
$20,681
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
27 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
118 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
132 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
190 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
209 Students
5,654 Students
% White Students
79%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
41 Students
1,931 Students
% of Others Students
15%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Caledonia County, VT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Caledonia County, VT include East Burke School and Burke Mountain Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Caledonia County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Caledonia County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Caledonia County?
Caledonia County private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 10%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Caledonia County?
33% of private elementary schools in Caledonia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Friends).
Which private elementary schools in Caledonia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Caledonia County include: Thaddeus Stevens School vs. The Riverside School, The Riverside School vs. Thaddeus Stevens School

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