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Dorset Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 222 students in Dorset, VT, 54% of all K-12 students in Dorset, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dorset Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Long Trail School
Long Trail School
Gr: 6-12 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
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Dorset, VT Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
222
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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This Town (Dorset)
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
134 Schools
# Students
222 Students
13,481 Students
% Students of Color
8%
12%
0.16
0.46
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
4 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
217 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
0%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dorset, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Dorset, VT is Long Trail School.
How many private schools are located in Dorset?
1 private schools are located in Dorset.
What percentage of students in Dorset go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in Dorset are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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