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Montpelier Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 218 students in Montpelier, VT, 9% of all K-12 students in Montpelier, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 218
  • Average Tuition: $8,350
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Montpelier, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 218
  • Average Tuition: $8,350
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Montpelier, VT School Trends

Private Schools in Montpelier, VT (2026-27)

Map of Montessori School Of Central
Montessori School Of Central
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Montessori School
89 Karl Cir # 3
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
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Map of Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Gr: NS | 11 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
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Map of The New School Of Montpelier
The New School Of Montpelier
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11 West St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
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The Pacem School Photo
The Pacem School
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
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Map of Turtle Island Children's Center
Turtle Island Children's Center
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
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Montpelier, Vermont Private Schools (Closed)

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River Rock School
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
46 Barre Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4700
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Montpelier, VT Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
218
Students
$8,350
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montpelier)
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
134 Schools
# Students
218 Students
13,481 Students
% Students of Color
13%
12%
0.49
0.46
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
5 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
185 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
64%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
94 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
32%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
61%
Average Class Size
10 students
12 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,350
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$8,755
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
75%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Montpelier, VT?
5 private schools are located in Montpelier, VT.
How diverse are private schools in Montpelier?
Montpelier private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Montpelier go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Montpelier are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
Which private schools in Montpelier are often viewed compared to one another?

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