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Best Vermont Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools with special program emphasis serving 883 students in Vermont.

The with special program emphasis private schools in Vermont include Lake Champlain Waldorf School, International Children's School Inc., and Stratton Mountain School.

The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

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 (2026)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 883

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 10
# Students Served: 883

Vermont Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

Private Schools

883

Students

$28,976

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Vermont?

The private schools with special program emphasis in Vermont include Lake Champlain Waldorf School, International Children's School Inc., and Stratton Mountain 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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