Thaddeus Stevens School Photo - Grades three and four test velocity using the snow, the hill, and their sleds.

Best Vermont Private Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges serving 3,379 students in Vermont. You can also find more schools membership associations in Vermont.
The top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, Lyndon Institute, and Maple Street School.
The average tuition cost is $29,555, which is higher than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,464.
39% of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Vermont (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Oak Meadow School
Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Rock Point School
Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Burke Mountain Academy
Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lyndon Institute
Lyndon Institute Photo - Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, USA and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential.
(1)
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Maple Street School
Maple Street School Photo - We are committed to excellence: in language arts, in mathematics; physical, life and environmental sciences; geography and history; the arts, music, drama, foreign language, computer literacy, and physical education. We believe an enriched curriculum promotes a full awareness of the world, and respect for cultural differences. We are committed to developing environmental awareness and an appreciation of the natural world in order that our students become informed, responsible stewards of the land. The visual and performing arts are vital for we believe that creativity in art, music, movement, and drama enhances the child’s capacity to attain and synthesize all knowledge and concepts. The physical education program promotes skill growth, a sense of teamwork, fair play, and a lifelong healthy body awareness.
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mater Christi School
Mater Christi School Photo - Mater Christi School is a private Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Visit and experience a tradition of excellence.
(Catholic)
(7)
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Monica-st. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thetford Academy
Thetford Academy Photo - Thetford Academy's 295-acre campus includes multiple athletic fields and an extensive trail network for hiking, walking, running, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing.
304 Academy Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo - The Mountain School - 418 Acres
Alternative School
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Riverside School
The Riverside School Photo - Our Head of School and math teacher, Dr. Laurie Boswell, considers angle measurements with a 7th grader.
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Thaddeus Stevens School
Thaddeus Stevens School Photo - Student presents the witness with evidence at the annual mock trial held at Caledonia Courthouse.
Montessori School (Friends)
(6)
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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