Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Long Trail School
About the School
- Long Trail School in Dorset, VT is a rural, nonsectarian private school serving grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 222 students.
- Founded in 1975, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 30 teachers on staff.
- The student body includes 8.44% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the rural community.
- Long Trail School holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools and a regional independent school association.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 12%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Mountain Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Long Trail School often compared to?
Long Trail School is often viewed alongside schools like Burr and Burton Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Long Trail School's ranking?
Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Long Trail School?
The application deadline for Long Trail School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Long Trail School vs. Burr and Burton Academy
The nearest high school to Long Trail School is Burr and Burton Academy (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Red Fox Community School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West River Montessori School (14.9 miles away)
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Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 23 students
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Baptist
39 County Route 12a
North Granville, NY 12854
(518) 642-2517
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 23 students
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 4-11 | 15 students
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Distance: 15.2 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Distance: 14.9 mi
Gr: NS | 25 students
Montessori School
3650 D Rte 100 N
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Baptist
39 County Route 12a
North Granville, NY 12854
(518) 642-2517
Distance: 24.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Catholic
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Christian
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Distance: 24.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
9 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
9566.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 S Park St
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
Cambridge, NY 12816
(518) 677-8527
9566.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
9569.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5023 State Rt 40
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
Argyle, NY 12809
(518) 638-8243
9569.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
9570.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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