Chittenden County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools serving 2,139 students in Chittenden County, VT.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Vermont private elementary school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private elementary schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 2,139
  • Average Tuition: $18,897
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Chittenden County, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 2,139
  • Average Tuition: $18,897
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 25%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Chittenden County, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Chittenden County Private Elementary 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)
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 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 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 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 Mill School (the)
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
278 E Allen St
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 419-6100
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
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Chittenden County Private Elementary 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
24 Schools

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

# Students
2,139 Students
7,769 Students

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

% Average Students of Color
12%
9%

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
269 Teachers
1,018 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1

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

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students

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

Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
course
Average SAT score
1263
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,897
$19,208
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,333
$5,450
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.45

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

# American Indian Students
10 Students
27 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
114 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

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# Hispanic Students
39 Students
130 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%

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

# Black Students
52 Students
187 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%

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

# White Students
1,032 Students
5,591 Students
% White Students
49%
70%

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

# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
919 Students
1,892 Students
% of Others Students
44%
24%

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

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Chittenden County, VT include International Children's School Inc., Christ The King School, and Lake Champlain Waldorf School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chittenden County?
22 private elementary schools are located in Chittenden County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 9%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County?
25% of private elementary schools in Chittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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