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Best Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,242 students in Franklin County, VT (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,950 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bellows Free Academy High School
Bellows Free Academy High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students
71 S Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6400
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Map of Soar Learning Center
Soar Learning Center
Gr: 1-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
178 Mcginn Dr
Saint Albans Bay, VT 05481
(802) 527-7514
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Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFranklin County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20153
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# Students
1,242 Students
13,481 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202562199179
202462196172
2023621101174
20227495185
20217492180
20204386171
20194293175
20184293172
201761997180
201661096178
201541188167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20254%12%34%
20244%13%34%
20234%14%33%
20224%10%33%
20214%10%32%
20206%9%32%
20197%10%31%
20187%10%31%
20173%9%32%
20163%9%32%
20153%9%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
114 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202511:18:111:1
202411:18:111:1
202311:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:17:111:1
20206:17:112:1
20195:18:112:1
20185:18:112:1
201711:17:112:1
201610:17:112:1
201510:17:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025101215
2024101215
2023101115
2022101215
2021101115
2020101115
2019101115
2018101115
2017101115
2015151115
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20250.070.460.65
20240.070.450.65
20230.070.430.65
20220.220.410.64
20210.220.400.64
20200.240.400.64
20190.430.390.63
20180.430.390.63
20170.100.390.61
20160.070.390.61
20150.080.360.61
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# American Indian Students
24 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%5%5%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20202%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
1,195 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
96%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202596%71%52%
202496%72%52%
202396%74%52%
202288%75%54%
202188%75%54%
202087%76%54%
201973%77%56%
201873%77%56%
201795%76%58%
201696%77%58%
201596%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
2 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFranklin County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20228%18%25%
20218%17%25%
20207%17%24%
201921%16%24%
201821%16%23%
20171%17%22%
20151%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, VT is Bellows Free Academy High School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
2 private schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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