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Expeditionary School At Black River

43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
Expeditionary School At Black River is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d alternative school located in rural Ludlow, VT, serving grades 7 through 12.
The school enrolls 16 students and employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 2:1.
Expeditionary School At Black River is one of several small private schools in the Ludlow area, including Okemo Mountain School and West River Montessori School.
This rural Vermont school provides secondary education in a small, closely supervised setting for middle and high school students.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Expeditionary School At Black River?
The application deadline for Expeditionary School At Black River is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Vermont is $20,687 for elementary schools and $35,611 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Vermont is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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