The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo - The Mountain School - 418 Acres

Best Orange County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 457 students in Orange County, VT (there are 20 public schools, serving 3,562 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Orange County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private school in Orange County, VT is Thetford Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Top-Ranked Orange County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Brookhaven Treatment & Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
331 Vt Rt 110
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4458
Gr: 3-7 | 17 students
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(1)
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students
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
Open Fields School
Alternative School
37 Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Tuition listed
Vt Academy Of Science & Technical
Special Program Emphasis
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05061
(802) 728-1297
Gr: 12 | 44 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orange County, Vermont

Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Connecticut River Academy (Closed 2015)
All-boys | Special Education School
551 Lower Plains Rd.
Bradford, VT 05033
(802) 222-3221
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students
Po Box 170 Cross Street
Newbury, VT 05051
(802) 866-5909
Gr: K-12 | 34 students

Overview

This County (Orange County)
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
457 Students
13,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
60%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1198
(Out of 1600)
1172
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,534
$23,576
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
57 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
304 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
10 Students
349 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
493 Students
9,821 Students
% White Students
92%
71%
# 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
15 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
3%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Orange County, VT?
The top-ranked private schools in Orange County, VT is Thetford Academy.
How many private schools are located in Orange County?
6 private schools are located in Orange County.
How diverse are private schools in Orange County?
Orange County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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