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.

Best Orange County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 366 students in Orange County, VT.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Orange County, VT is Thetford Academy.

Top-Ranked Orange County Private Elementary 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
Open Fields School
Alternative School
37 Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Gr: K-6 | 20 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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
366 Students
7,877 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
47 Teachers
1,022 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students
Average SAT score
1198
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,465
$20,681

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
27 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
118 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
132 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
6 Students
190 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
416 Students
5,654 Students
% White Students
94%
70%
# 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
13 Students
1,931 Students
% of Others Students
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Orange County, VT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Orange County, VT is Thetford Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Orange County?
4 private elementary schools are located in Orange County.

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