Vermont Day School Photo - Campus

Best Chittenden County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private elementary schools serving 2,235 students in Chittenden County, VT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Chittenden County, VT include Vermont Commons School, International Children's School Inc., and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average tuition cost is $17,659, which is lower than the Vermont private elementary school average tuition cost of $20,681.
28% of private elementary schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Chittenden County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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(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
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
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 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
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
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tamim Academy Of Vt
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 So. Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Gr: K-3 | 17 students
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
[+] 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
25 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,235 Students
7,862 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
271 Teachers
1,020 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
8 courses
Average SAT score
1263
(Out of 1600)
1198

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,659
$20,681
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,333
$5,371
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.45
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
118 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
132 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
55 Students
190 Students
% Black Students
3%
2%
# White Students
1,095 Students
5,654 Students
% White Students
50%
70%
# 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
943 Students
1,916 Students
% of Others Students
43%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 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 Vermont Commons School, International Children's School Inc., and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chittenden County?
22 private elementary schools are located in Chittenden County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Chittenden County?
The average tuition cost is $17,659, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $20,681.
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 10%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County?
28% 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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