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Best Windham County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 1,518 students in Windham County, VT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Windham County, VT include The Greenwood School, Compass School, and Hilltop Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Vermont private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
7% of private elementary schools in Windham County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Windham County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass School
Compass School Photo - Mountain Day is an annual event -- all grades hike to the top of a local mountain with the staff and faculty, and families are welcome, too.
(4)
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop Montessori School
Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Kurn Hattin Homes
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 12 students
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Gr: 1-8 | 68 students
Oak Meadow School
Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Schoolhouse
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Inspire For Autism
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Gr: 3-8 | 16 students
Kindle Farm School
Kindle Farm School Photo - A beautiful day at the school
All-boys | Special Education School
708 Vt Route 30
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7909
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Windham County, Vermont

Windham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
60 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 258-9500
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
Po Box 2224
Brattleboro, VT 05303
(802) 257-4147
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
130 Austine Dr #8
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Gr: 4-10 | 17 students

Overview

This County (Windham County)
This State (VT)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,518 Students
7,862 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
10%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
173 Teachers
1,020 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
59%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,099
$20,681
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,900
$5,371
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
75%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
118 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
132 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
59 Students
190 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%
# White Students
1,161 Students
5,654 Students
% White Students
75%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
263 Students
1,916 Students
% of Others Students
17%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Windham County, VT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Windham County, VT include The Greenwood School, Compass School, and Hilltop Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Windham County?
14 private elementary schools are located in Windham County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Windham County?
Windham County private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 10%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Windham County?
7% of private elementary schools in Windham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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