Okemo Mountain School Photo

Best Windsor County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 558 students in Windsor County, VT (there are 33 public schools, serving 6,745 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Windsor County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Windsor County, VT include Sharon Academy and Potter S House School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
29% of private schools in Windsor County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Windsor County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Potter S House School
(Christian)
1625 Maple St
Hartford, VT 05047
(802) 296-8400
Gr: PK-7 | 61 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sharon Academy
Sharon Academy Photo - TSA students form the letters "TSA"
205 Academy Drive
Sharon, VT 05065
(802) 763-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Foundations
Special Education School
147 Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
Mid Vermont Christian School
Mid Vermont Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(10)
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Okemo Mountain School
Okemo Mountain School Photo
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Upper Valley Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Windsor County)
This State (VT)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
558 Students
13,505 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
76 Teachers
1,567 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1172

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,917
$23,576
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$100 million
$35.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
57 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
304 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
8 Students
349 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
421 Students
9,821 Students
% White Students
75%
71%
# 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
117 Students
2,699 Students
% of Others Students
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Windsor County, VT?
The top-ranked private schools in Windsor County, VT include Sharon Academy and Potter S House School.
How many private schools are located in Windsor County?
6 private schools are located in Windsor County.
How diverse are private schools in Windsor County?
Windsor County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Windsor County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Windsor County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Windsor County?
29% of private schools in Windsor County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Windsor County are often viewed compared to one another?

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