For the 2025-26 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 Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Rice Memorial High School, and Vermont Commons School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is higher than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 69%.
Top Ranked Chittenden County Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rock Point School![Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!]( "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
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
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.]( "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
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
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
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
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
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
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
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chittenden County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Church St
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
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
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Gr: NS-9 | 87 students
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 Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Rice Memorial High School, and Vermont Commons 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%.
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