Vermont Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools with special program emphasis serving 883 students in Vermont.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Vermont include International Children's School Inc., Stratton Mountain School, and Lake Champlain Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 883

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 883

Top Ranked Vermont Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

International Children's School Inc. Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
(3)
Map of 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
Stratton Mountain School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
(1)
Map of Green Mountain Valley School
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Map of Killington Mountain School
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students
Specialized Curriculum
2708 Killington Rd
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-5671
The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
(1)
Map of North Branch School, Inc
Gr: 7-9 | 26 students
Specialized Curriculum
898 Lincoln Road
Ripton, VT 05766
(802) 388-3269
Map of Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
2290 Vt Route 14 N
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 456-7400
(2)
Map of Upper Valley Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Specialized Curriculum
80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
(3)
Map of Vt Academy Of Science & Technical
Gr: 12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05061
(802) 728-1297

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Vermont?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Vermont include International Children's School Inc., Stratton Mountain School, and Lake Champlain Waldorf School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Vermont?
10 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Vermont.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Vermont?
Vermont private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.

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