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Montpelier Private Schools (2026-27)

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 71%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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)

Map of River Rock School
River Rock School
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
46 Barre Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4700
(1)
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Montpelier, VT Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
218
Students
+15.3% (+29 students) 10-yr
$8,350
Avg. Tuition
+51.8% (+$2,850) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
-9.1% (-1 student) 10-yr
13%
Students of Color
+18.2% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-28.6% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montpelier)
This State (VT)
# Schools
5 Schools
135 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMontpelier, VT Total Schools
20255
20245
20236
20226
20216
20206
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
218 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20254499179
20244496172
202343101174
20224295185
20214092180
20204086171
20194293175
20184293172
20173897180
20163896178
20153888167
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% Students of Color
13%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202513%12%34%
202413%13%34%
20239%14%33%
202211%10%33%
202111%10%32%
202011%9%32%
201913%10%31%
201813%10%31%
201711%9%32%
201611%9%32%
201511%9%32%
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0.49
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20250.490.460.65
20240.490.450.65
20230.530.430.65
20220.530.410.64
20210.530.400.64
20200.530.400.64
20190.550.390.63
20180.550.390.63
20170.530.390.61
20160.530.390.61
20150.530.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20251%5%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%5%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20223%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20203%2%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20232%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20194%2%7%
20184%2%7%
20173%2%7%
20163%2%7%
20153%2%8%
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# White Students
185 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
64%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202564%71%52%
202464%72%52%
202357%74%52%
202259%75%54%
202159%75%54%
202059%76%54%
201953%77%56%
201853%77%56%
201755%76%58%
201655%77%58%
201555%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
94 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
32%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202532%19%26%
202432%19%26%
202339%17%25%
202235%18%25%
202135%17%25%
202035%17%24%
201941%16%24%
201841%16%23%
201741%17%22%
201641%16%22%
201541%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20255:18:111:1
20245:18:111:1
20235:18:111:1
20225:18:111:1
20215:17:111:1
20205:17:112:1
20196:18:112:1
20186:18:112:1
20177:17:112:1
20167:17:112:1
20157:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
61%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202550%60%55%
202450%59%54%
202350%61%54%
202250%61%54%
202150%60%54%
202050%60%54%
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Average Class Size
10 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025101215
2024101215
2023101115
2022101215
202191115
202091115
2019111115
2018111115
2017111115
2016111115
2015111115
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,350
$22,824

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$8,350$23,576$15,012
2024$8,350$25,163$13,254
2023$7,433$23,933$12,626
2022$7,433$23,300$12,187
2021$7,433$22,873$11,800
2020$7,433$22,067$11,512
2019$5,500$22,740$11,293
2018$5,500$21,522$11,017
2017$5,500$20,528$10,708
2016$5,500$20,904$10,356
2015$5,500$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202538%38%34%
202438%38%34%
202338%40%34%
202238%41%33%
202138%42%33%
202038%41%32%
201938%41%31%
201838%41%30%
201738%42%30%
201638%41%29%
201538%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$8,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$2,400$7,523$7,073
2024$2,400$6,880$6,930
2023$2,400$6,880$6,469
2022$2,400$7,502$6,289
2021$2,400$7,252$6,055
2020$2,400$7,252$5,921
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontpelier, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202598%71%81%
202498%82%85%
202398%81%85%
202298%82%85%
202195%82%85%
202095%81%85%
2019100%81%85%
2018100%81%85%
2017100%80%85%
2016100%82%85%
2015100%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 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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