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 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 420 students in Orange County, VT.
The top-ranked private high school in Orange County, VT is Thetford Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 69%.

Top-Ranked Orange County Private High 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
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
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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
420 Students
8,542 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
13%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
1,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
65%
Average Class Size
11 students
11 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
13 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
$23,878
$34,737
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
69%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.37
# American Indian Students
2 Students
53 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
544 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
233 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
8 Students
237 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
470 Students
7,090 Students
% White Students
95%
79%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2 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
4 Students
810 Students
% of Others Students
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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