For the 2023 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 2,980 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are 49 public schools, serving 21,393 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 14%).
The best top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Renaissance School, International Children's School Inc. and Vermont Commons School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Chittenden County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Grades: PK-3
| 30 students
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Grades: NS-12
| 214 students
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rice Memorial High School![Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation. Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.]()

(Catholic)
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
St. Francis Xavier School![St. Francis Xavier School Photo St. Francis Xavier School Photo]()

(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
266 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
Grades: NS-PK
| 122 students
Annettes Playschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
Baird School
Alternative School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6833
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6833
Grades: 1-8
| 34 students
Bellcate School
Alternative School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 373-1620
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 373-1620
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
Brownell Mountain School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5330 St George Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Grades: 1-5
| 4 students
Centerpoint
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Grades: NS
| 21 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
Green Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
Jean Garvin School
Alternative School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6766
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6766
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Kids & Fitness
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
North Avenue Christian School
(Christian)
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Grades: NS-PK
| 59 students
Poker Hill School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Saxon Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc![The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc Photo - Schoolhouse engages students with integrated studies, year-long projects, and community involvement. The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc Photo - Schoolhouse engages students with integrated studies, year-long projects, and community involvement.]()

Alternative School
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Grades: NS-12
| 104 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Chittenden County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pine Ridge School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Grades: 8-12
| 98 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Grades: NS-9
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Renaissance School, International Children's School Inc. and Vermont Commons School.
How many private schools are located in Chittenden County, VT?
30 private schools are located in Chittenden County, VT.
How diverse are private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
Chittenden County, VT private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Chittenden County, VT go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 14%).
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