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The Mountain School of Milton Academy Top 6 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (VT)
Thetford Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (VT)

Orange County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Orange County Private Schools (2026-27)

Thetford Academy Photo
Thetford Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 20
304 Academy Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
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Map of Brookhaven Treatment & Learning Center
Brookhaven Treatment & Learning Center
Gr: 3-7 | 17 students
All-boys | Special Education School
331 Vt Rt 110
Chelsea, VT 05038
(802) 685-4458
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Map of East Valley Academy
East Valley Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students
Alternative School
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
(1)
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The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
(1)
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Map of Open Fields School
Open Fields School
Gr: K-6 | 20 students
Alternative School
37 Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
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Map of Vt Academy Of Science & Technical
Vt Academy Of Science & Technical
Gr: 12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05061
(802) 728-1297
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Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
457 Students
13,481 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
61%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1198
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,846
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
10 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
493 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
92%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
3%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
10 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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