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Shelburne Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 733 students in Shelburne, VT, 48% of all K-12 students in Shelburne, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Shelburne Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
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Renaissance School Photo
Renaissance School
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
(1)
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Map of Endeavour Middle School
Endeavour Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
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Vermont Day School Photo
Vermont Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
(9)
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Shelburne, VT Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+100.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
733
Students
+115.6% (+393 students) 10-yr
$20,530
Avg. Tuition
+47.7% (+$6,630) 5-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 9-yr
4%
Students of Color
+300.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+100.0% (+7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelburne)
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
135 Schools
# Students
733 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202518399179
202418296172
2023183101174
202218195185
202119692180
202019386171
201933393175
201833393172
201736197180
201636196178
201517088167
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% Students of Color
4%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20254%12%34%
20243%13%34%
20233%14%33%
20223%10%33%
20213%10%32%
20203%9%32%
20191%10%31%
20181%10%31%
201710%9%32%
201610%9%32%
20151%9%32%
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0.43
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20250.430.460.65
20240.430.450.65
20230.510.430.65
20220.510.410.64
20210.510.400.64
20200.510.400.64
20190.490.390.63
20180.490.390.63
20170.510.390.61
20160.510.390.61
20150.090.360.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
4 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
190 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
29%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202529%71%52%
202429%72%52%
202345%74%52%
202245%75%54%
202145%75%54%
202045%76%54%
201941%77%56%
201841%77%56%
201746%76%58%
201646%77%58%
201596%79%58%
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# 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
464 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
70%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202570%19%26%
202470%19%26%
202354%17%25%
202254%18%25%
202154%17%25%
202054%17%24%
201959%16%24%
201859%16%23%
201754%17%22%
201654%16%22%
20153%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202514:18:111:1
202415:18:111:1
202312:18:111:1
202212:18:111:1
202112:17:111:1
202012:17:112:1
201918:18:112:1
201818:18:112:1
20177:17:112:1
20167:17:112:1
20157:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202571%60%55%
202471%59%54%
202371%61%54%
202271%61%54%
202178%60%54%
202078%60%54%
201975%59%53%
201875%60%53%
201775%62%53%
201675%61%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025131215
2024131215
2023131115
2022131215
2021121115
2020111115
2019121115
2018121115
2017121115
2016121115
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,530
$22,778

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$20,530$23,576$15,012
2024$16,900$25,163$13,254
2023$16,900$23,933$12,626
2022$15,800$23,300$12,187
2021$13,900$22,873$11,800
2020$13,900$22,067$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202523%38%34%
202423%38%34%
202323%40%34%
202222%41%33%
202130%42%33%
202030%41%32%
201930%41%31%
201830%41%30%
201730%42%30%
201630%41%29%
201530%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$7,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$5,000$7,523$7,073
2024$5,000$6,880$6,930
2023$5,000$6,880$6,469
2022$5,000$7,502$6,289
2021$5,000$7,252$6,055
2020$5,000$7,252$5,921
2019$5,000$7,693$5,795
2018$5,000$7,693$5,456
2017$5,000$7,920$5,319
2015$5,000$7,312$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearShelburne, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202590%71%81%
202490%82%85%
202390%81%85%
202290%82%85%
202190%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shelburne, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Shelburne, VT include Renaissance School and Lake Champlain Waldorf School.
How many private schools are located in Shelburne?
4 private schools are located in Shelburne.
What percentage of students in Shelburne go to private school?
48% of all K-12 students in Shelburne are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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