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Best Washington County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 868 students in Washington County, VT (there are 27 public schools, serving 7,724 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
14% of private schools in Washington County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 868
  • Average Tuition: $18,613
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Washington County, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 868
  • Average Tuition: $18,613
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Washington County, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Monica-st. Michael School
St. Monica-st. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
(1)
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Map of Websterville Baptist Christian Academy
Websterville Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Baptist
143 Church Hill Rd
Websterville, VT 05678
(802) 479-0141
(2)
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Map of Choice Academy
Choice Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
23 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 223-8623
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Map of Green Mountain Valley School
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
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Map of Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Gr: K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
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Map of Maplehill School
Maplehill School
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
1350 East Hill Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 279-4918
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Map of Montessori School Of Central
Montessori School Of Central
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Montessori School
89 Karl Cir # 3
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
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Map of Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Gr: NS | 11 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
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Map of The New School Of Montpelier
The New School Of Montpelier
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11 West St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
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Map of Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
2290 Vt Route 14 N
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 456-7400
(2)
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The Pacem School Photo
The Pacem School
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
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Map of Stone Path Academy
Stone Path Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
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Map of True North Wilderness Program
True North Wilderness Program
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students
Alternative School
5354 Main St
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 279-4200
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Map of Turtle Island Children's Center
Turtle Island Children's Center
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of River Rock School
River Rock School
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
46 Barre Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4700
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWashington County Total Schools
202514
202414
202315
202214
202114
202014
201912
201812
201712
201612
201513
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# Students
868 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20256299179
20245996172
202356101174
20226095185
20216092180
20205986171
20196593175
20186593172
20176797180
20166796178
20156688167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20258%12%34%
20248%13%34%
202310%14%33%
202211%10%33%
202111%10%32%
202010%9%32%
20199%10%31%
20189%10%31%
201718%9%32%
201618%9%32%
201517%9%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20256:18:111:1
20246:18:111:1
20236:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:17:111:1
20207:17:112:1
20196:18:112:1
20186:18:112:1
20177:17:112:1
20167:17:112:1
20157:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
60%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202570%60%55%
202450%59%54%
202350%61%54%
202250%61%54%
202150%60%54%
202050%60%54%
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Average Class Size
11 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025111215
2024101215
2023101115
2022101215
2021101115
202091115
2019111115
2018111115
2017111115
2016111115
2015111115
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,613
$22,778

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025$18,613$23,576$15,012
2024$7,833$25,163$13,254
2023$7,275$23,933$12,626
2022$7,275$23,300$12,187
2021$7,275$22,873$11,800
2020$7,275$22,067$11,512
2019$5,933$22,740$11,293
2018$5,933$21,522$11,017
2017$5,933$20,528$10,708
2016$5,933$20,904$10,356
2015$5,933$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
41%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202541%38%34%
202441%38%34%
202341%40%34%
202241%41%33%
202141%42%33%
202041%41%32%
201942%41%31%
201842%41%30%
201742%42%30%
201642%41%29%
201542%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$7,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
2025$2,400$7,523$7,073
2024$2,400$6,880$6,930
2023$2,400$6,880$6,469
2022$2,400$7,502$6,289
2021$2,400$7,252$6,055
2020$2,400$7,252$5,921
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Average Acceptance Rate
97%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202597%71%81%
202498%82%85%
202398%81%85%
202298%82%85%
202195%82%85%
202095%81%85%
2019100%81%85%
2018100%81%85%
2017100%80%85%
2016100%82%85%
2015100%82%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20250.470.460.65
20240.440.450.65
20230.490.430.65
20220.490.410.64
20210.490.400.64
20200.480.400.64
20190.490.390.63
20180.490.390.63
20170.450.390.61
20160.450.390.61
20150.440.360.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%4%5%
20232%5%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%2%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20233%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20193%2%7%
20183%2%7%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
651 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
67%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202568%71%52%
202470%72%52%
202366%74%52%
202266%75%54%
202166%75%54%
202067%76%54%
201966%77%56%
201866%77%56%
201769%76%58%
201669%77%58%
201570%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
276 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
29%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWashington County AverageVermont (VT) AverageNational Average
202528%19%26%
202426%19%26%
202328%17%25%
202227%18%25%
202127%17%25%
202026%17%24%
201928%16%24%
201828%16%23%
201727%17%22%
201627%16%22%
201526%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, VT include St. Monica-st. Michael School and Websterville Baptist Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
14 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
14% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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