Best Rutland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 409 students in Rutland, VT (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,290 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Rutland, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Rutland, VT include Mount St. Joseph Academy and Christ The King School.
50% of private schools in Rutland, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Rutland Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
Mount St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
127 Convent Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0151
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Of Vermont
All-girls | Special Education School
Mead Building 98 Merchants Road
Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 622-3230
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School
All-boys | Special Education School
71 Park Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Rutland Area Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center
Special Education School
88 Park St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students

Overview

This Town (Rutland)
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
409 Students
13,580 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Average Class Size
7 students
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,225
$23,996

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
18 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
241 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
59%
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
134 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
33%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rutland, VT?
The top-ranked private schools in Rutland, VT include Mount St. Joseph Academy and Christ The King School.
How many private schools are located in Rutland?
6 private schools are located in Rutland.
How diverse are private schools in Rutland?
Rutland private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Rutland go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Rutland are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rutland?
50% of private schools in Rutland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Rutland are often viewed compared to one another?

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