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Best Orleans County Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 86 students in Orleans County, VT.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 74%.
50% of private high schools in Orleans County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Orleans County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of United Christian Academy
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
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Map of Turning Points School
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 High Schools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearOrleans County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20152
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# Students
86 Students
8,614 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202543133253
202443131245
202350131247
202258115257
202158111249
202058102235
201977118242
201877116238
201777118246
201695116241
201568110220
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% Average Students of Color
7%
13%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20257%13%32%
20247%14%31%
202311%15%31%
20227%10%30%
20217%10%30%
20207%10%29%
201912%10%29%
201812%10%28%
20179%8%30%
201612%8%30%
201538%8%30%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
1,053 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20257:17:110:1
20247:17:110:1
20236:17:110:1
20226:16:110:1
20216:16:110:1
20206:16:110:1
20195:17:110:1
20185:17:110:1
20175:17:110:1
20166:16:110:1
20154:16:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
66%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202580%65%57%
202480%65%57%
202380%64%57%
202280%66%56%
202180%63%56%
202080%61%56%
201980%61%55%
201880%61%55%
201780%60%55%
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Average Class Size
7 students
11 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202571114
202471114
202371014
202271014
202171014
202071014
201971014
201871014
201771014
201521014
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202541313
202441312
202341312
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$33,448

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025$6,000$34,737$17,997
2024$6,000$34,722$17,011
2023$6,000$33,302$16,191
2022$6,000$32,678$15,821
2021$6,000$32,117$15,331
2020$6,000$31,154$15,046
2019$6,000$34,078$14,791
2018$6,000$33,098$14,527
2017$6,000$31,543$14,161
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Average % on Financial Aid
52%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202552%36%38%
202452%36%37%
202352%36%36%
202252%38%36%
202152%38%36%
202052%38%35%
201952%38%34%
201852%38%33%
201752%37%32%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
74%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202595%69%79%
202495%76%81%
202395%76%81%
202295%77%81%
202195%76%81%
202095%76%81%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.37

Diversity Score Trends

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20250.200.370.61
20240.200.360.60
20230.260.330.60
20220.260.280.58
20210.260.280.57
20200.260.280.57
20190.220.270.56
20180.220.270.55
20170.220.260.54
20160.280.250.54
20150.230.250.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
52 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
544 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20224%4%5%
20214%4%5%
20204%4%5%
20199%5%5%
20189%5%5%
20179%4%4%
20169%4%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
230 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20235%3%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%8%
20201%2%8%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
236 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20253%3%8%
20243%3%8%
20232%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%9%
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# White Students
77 Students
7,080 Students
% White Students
90%
79%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202590%79%59%
202490%80%60%
202386%81%60%
202285%85%62%
202185%85%63%
202085%85%64%
201988%85%64%
201888%85%65%
201788%86%66%
201684%86%66%
201587%86%66%
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# 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
3 Students
849 Students
% of Others Students
3%
9%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOrleans County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20253%8%17%
20243%7%15%
20237%7%16%
202210%7%16%
202110%7%15%
202010%7%14%
20164%5%13%
20153%5%12%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Orleans County, VT?
The top ranked private high schools in Orleans County, VT is United Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Orleans County?
2 private high schools are located in Orleans County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Orleans County?
50% of private high schools in Orleans County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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