Orleans County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 119 students in Orleans County, VT (there are 20 public schools, serving 3,746 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
67% of private schools in Orleans County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Orleans County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of United Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Map of St. Pauls School
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Catholic
54 Eastern Ave
Barton, VT 05822
(802) 525-7101
Map of Turning Points School
Gr: 3-11 | 24 students
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
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Orleans County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students
Catholic
47 Clermont Terrace
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-8185

Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
119 Students
13,481 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
61%
Average Class Size
7 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$8,755
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
600 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
101 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
85%
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
6 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
5%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Orleans County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Orleans County, VT is United Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Orleans County?
3 private schools are located in Orleans County.
What percentage of students in Orleans County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Orleans County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orleans County?
67% of private schools in Orleans County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Orleans County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Orleans County include: United Christian Academy vs. St. Pauls School, St. Pauls School vs. United Christian Academy

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