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Saxtons River Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 259 students in Saxtons River, VT, 77% of all K-12 students in Saxtons River, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 10%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saxtons River Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Saxtons River Montessori School
Saxtons River Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
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Vermont Academy Photo
Vermont Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 21
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
(3)
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Saxtons River, VT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
259
Students
$38,759
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saxtons River)
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
134 Schools
# Students
259 Students
13,481 Students
% Students of Color
28%
12%
0.64
0.46
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
16 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
123 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
48%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
37%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
61%
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,759
$23,109
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,873
$8,755
Average Endowment Size
$13 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
10%
75%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saxtons River, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Saxtons River, VT include Vermont Academy and Saxtons River Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Saxtons River?
2 private schools are located in Saxtons River.
What percentage of students in Saxtons River go to private school?
77% of all K-12 students in Saxtons River are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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