Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!

Best Chittenden County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 private schools serving 3,176 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are 49 public schools, serving 21,195 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include St. Francis Xavier School, Vermont Commons School, and Rock Point School.
The average tuition cost is $19,659, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,576.
25% of private schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Chittenden County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Point School
Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
International Children's School Inc.
International Children's School Inc. Photo - We love to learn.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Mater Christi School
Mater Christi School Photo - Mater Christi School is a private Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Visit and experience a tradition of excellence.
(Catholic)
(7)
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Renaissance School
Renaissance School Photo - A Renaissance field trip, hiking up Mount Philo!
(1)
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
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.
(Catholic)
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School Photo
(3)
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Annettes Playschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Baird School
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
The Barn School
217 Brookside Rd
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 528-9638
Gr: K-4 | 14 students
Bellcate School
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Brownell Mountain School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5330 St George Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
Centerpoint
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Gr: NS | 21 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Green Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Jean Garvin School
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Kids & Fitness
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
North Avenue Christian School
(Christian)
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Gr: NS-PK | 59 students
Poker Hill School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
Saxon Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tamim Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 South Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Trinity Baptist School
Trinity Baptist School Photo - Trinity Baptist School -- Phone: (802) 879-9007 -- Email: schooloffice@tbcvt.org -- Website: www.tbsvt.org
(Baptist)
(4)
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vermont Day School
Vermont Day School Photo - Campus
(9)
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
266 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
Gr: NS-PK | 122 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chittenden County, Vermont

Chittenden County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Church St
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
Pine Ridge School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Gr: NS-9 | 87 students

Overview

This County (Chittenden County)
This State (VT)
# Schools
36 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,176 Students
13,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
355 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1167
(Out of 1600)
1172

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,659
$23,576
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,900
$7,900
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,250
$7,523
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$35.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
57 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
304 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
69 Students
349 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,543 Students
9,821 Students
% White Students
52%
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
1,248 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
42%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 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 St. Francis Xavier School, Vermont Commons School, and Rock Point 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 $19,659, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,576.
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?
25% of private schools in Chittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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