Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm
About the School
- Located in Essex, NY, Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm is a rural, nonsectarian alternative school serving kindergarten through third grade.
- The school enrolls 17 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 6 teachers.
- Tuition is $25,000 per year for its small co–ed program affiliated with other Montessori associations.
- The student body includes approximately 17.65% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural community.
- Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm offers an early childhood and lower elementary education option distinct from nearby Vermont schools serving similar grades.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm?
The application deadline for Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lakeside School At Black Kettle Farm is Lake Champlain Waldorf School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vermont Day School (10.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ark Preschool/kindergarten (6.3 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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862 Us Route 7
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(802) 877-3393
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
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(802) 488-7711
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
862 Us Route 7
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3393
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
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