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Top 20 Best Vermont Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 73 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Vermont. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Vermont.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Vermont include Burke Mountain Academy, Maple Street School, and Stratton Mountain School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Vermont (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 622 students
Burke Mountain Academy
Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Grades: 8-12
| 64 students
Compass School
Compass School Photo - Mountain Day is an annual event -- all grades hike to the top of a local mountain with the staff and faculty, and families are welcome, too.
(4)
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
East Burke School
East Burke School Photo - The world is our classroom! Looking out from Burke Mountain onto Willoughby Gap and the town of Burke below, we incorporate PE, local ecology, and social time into the same activity.
Alternative School
(1)
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
International Children's School Inc.
International Children's School Inc. Photo - We love to learn.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Grades: PK-3
| 30 students
Kurn Hattin Homes
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Grades: 1-8
| 68 students
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
Long Trail School
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
Grades: 6-12
| 222 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
Mt. Mansfield Academy
65 Academy Way
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7409
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
The Red Cedar School
246 Hardscrabble Rd
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Renaissance School
Renaissance School Photo - A Renaissance field trip, hiking up Mount Philo!
(1)
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Sharon Academy
Sharon Academy Photo - TSA students form the letters "TSA"
205 Academy Drive
Sharon, VT 05065
(802) 763-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Upper Valley Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School Photo - Each year, 100% of our graduating class gains acceptance to college. The Class of 2012 received 1.2 million dollars in merit based aid towards to cost of their higher education.
(3)
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
9 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Aurora School
Alternative School
238 Peterson Ter
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2637
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Baird School
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
The Barn School
217 Brookside Rd
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 528-9638
Grades: K-4
| 14 students
Bellcate School
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Bennington Regional Day Progra
Special Education School
Catamount Elementary School
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: PK-3
| 5 students
Bridge School, Inc
Alternative School
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Brookhaven Treatment & Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
331 Vt Rt 110
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4458
Grades: 3-7
| 17 students
Choice Academy
Special Education School
23 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 223-8623
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
Community Schoolhouse
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Cornerstone School
Special Education School
510 Portland St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-6282
Grades: 1-8
| 23 students
Davis Community School
Alternative School
916 Shelburne Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 425-2700
Grades: K-4
| 17 students
349 Route 7 S # 105
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-2223
Grades: 1-5
| 10 students
East Meadow
Special Education School
28 James Rd # 1
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4151
Grades: 3-11
| 14 students
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(1)
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
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