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.

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

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges serving 1,542 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 in Vermont include St. Francis Xavier School, St. Michael Catholic School, and The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Vermont private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
78% of private preschools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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 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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