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Best Vermont Private Preschools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) serving 1,554 students in Vermont. You can also find more schools membership associations in Vermont.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont include Christ The King School, St. Monica-st. Michael School, and St. Francis Xavier School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Vermont private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
78% of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont (2026-27)

Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
(2)
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Mater Christi School Photo
Mater Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
(7)
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St. Francis Xavier School Photo
St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
(1)
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St. Michael Catholic School Photo
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
(11)
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Map of St. Monica-st. Michael School
St. Monica-st. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
(1)
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Map of The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
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The Grammar School Photo
The Grammar School
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
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The Riverside School Photo
The Riverside School
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
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Thaddeus Stevens School Photo
Thaddeus Stevens School
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School (Friends)
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
(6)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont include Christ The King School, St. Monica-st. Michael School, and St. Francis Xavier School.
How many private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Vermont?
9 private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are located in Vermont.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont?
Vermont private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are approximately 11% minority students, which is same as the Vermont private school average of 11%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) are religiously affiliated in Vermont?
78% of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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Private Schools
1,554
Students
$10,661
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
10:1
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