Chittenden County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private schools serving 3,065 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are 49 public schools, serving 21,195 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $20,870, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,109.
23% of private schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32
  • # Students Served: 3,065
  • Average Tuition: $20,870
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Chittenden County, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32
  • # Students Served: 3,065
  • Average Tuition: $20,870
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Chittenden County, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Chittenden County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ The King School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
(2)
International Children's School Inc. Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
(3)
Map of Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Mater Christi School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
(7)
Renaissance School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
(1)
Rice Memorial High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Rock Point School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
(1)
Vermont Commons School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
(3)
Map of Annettes Playschool Ii
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Map of Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Map of Baird School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Map of The Barn School
Gr: K-4 | 14 students
217 Brookside Rd
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 528-9638
Map of Bellcate School
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Map of The Bellwether School
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Map of Brownell Mountain School
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5330 St George Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Map of Centerpoint
Gr: NS | 21 students
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Map of Centerpoint School
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Map of Endeavour Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Map of Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Map of Green Mountain Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Map of Jean Garvin School
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Map of Kids & Fitness
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Map of Mill School (the)
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
278 E Allen St
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 419-6100
Map of North Avenue Christian School
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
Christian
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Map of Poker Hill School Inc
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Map of Saxon Hill School
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Map of Tamim Academy
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 South Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Vermont Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
(9)
Map of Williston Regional Center
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Map of Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
266 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
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Chittenden County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mansfield Cooperative School
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
20 Church St
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
Map of Pine Ridge School
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students
Special Education School
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-9 | 87 students
Catholic
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Trinity Baptist School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
(4)

Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
35 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
3,065 Students
13,481 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
12%
12%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
351 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Class Size
12 students
12 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1167
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,870
$23,109

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Average Summer Program Cost
$8,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,500
$8,755
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
75%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.46

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
10 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

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# Hispanic Students
51 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
66 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,480 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
52%
71%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,209 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
42%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, Christ The King School, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private schools are located in Chittenden County?
32 private schools are located in Chittenden County.
How much do private schools cost in Chittenden County?
The average tuition cost is $20,870, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,109.
How diverse are private schools in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is same as the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Chittenden County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County?
23% of private schools in Chittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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