Rice Memorial High School Photo - 90% of Rice's Students continue on to college

Best Chittenden County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 945 students in Chittenden County, VT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, Vermont Commons School, and Rock Point School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is higher than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 69%.
20% of private high schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Chittenden County Private High 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
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
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
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
Bellcate School
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Gr: 7-12 | 40 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
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
[+] 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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
945 Students
8,542 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
163 Teachers
1,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
65%
Average Class Size
11 students
11 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1167
(Out of 1600)
1172

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,013
$34,737
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,900
$7,900
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,500
$9,409
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
69%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$14.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.37
# American Indian Students
10 Students
53 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
544 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
233 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
237 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
730 Students
7,090 Students
% White Students
74%
79%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 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
163 Students
810 Students
% of Others Students
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, Vermont Commons School, and Rock Point School.
How many private high schools are located in Chittenden County?
9 private high schools are located in Chittenden County.
How diverse are private high schools in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County private high schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is same as the Vermont private school average of 13%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County?
20% of private high schools in Chittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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