St. Albert School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

Saint Albert Catholic Schools have hired Lara McClelland as the director of its Early Childhood Development Center.

McClelland will begin her new role in June and the center will open in August.

Since July 2006, McClelland has served as the director of the Nishna Valley Child Care Center and 3-year-old preschool program in Hastings, Iowa.

Prior to that, she was the co-director and preschool teacher at Cardinal's Nest Preschool and Early Childhood Education Center in Treynor, Iowa.

She also has served as a respite care provider for REM Health of Iowa and an associate preschool teacher at Iowa Western Community College Children's Center.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VT School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 38 students
Acceptance rate: 25%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Albert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 4, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

38 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$563,000.00 in tuition reductions

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

School Notes

Saint Albert Catholic Schools have hired Lara McClelland as the director of its Early Childhood Development Center. McClelland will begin her new role in June and the center will open in August. Since July 2006, McClelland has served as the director of the Nishna Valley Child Care Center and 3-year-old preschool program in Hastings, Iowa. Prior to that, she was the co-director and preschool teacher at Cardinal's Nest Preschool and Early Childhood Education Center in Treynor, Iowa. She also has served as a respite care provider for REM Health of Iowa and an associate preschool teacher at Iowa Western Community College Children's Center.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are St. Albert School often compared to?

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What is the acceptance rate of St. Albert School?

The acceptance rate of St. Albert School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. St. Albert School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Vermont with low acceptance rates.

What is St. Albert School's ranking?

St. Albert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for St. Albert School?

The application deadline for St. Albert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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