For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 alternative private elementary schools serving 539 students in Vermont.
The top ranked alternative private elementary school in Vermont is Burke Mountain Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Vermont private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
Top Ranked Vermont Alternative ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burke Mountain Academy![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Gr: 8-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aurora School
Alternative School
238 Peterson Ter
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2637
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2637
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bridge School, Inc
Alternative School
1469 Exchange St
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 349-1661
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Gr: 7-11 | 15 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Davis Community School
Alternative School
916 Shelburne Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 425-2700
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 425-2700
Gr: K-4 | 17 students
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
Gr: 3-12 | 19 students
Expeditionary School At Black River
Alternative School
43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
Laraway School
Alternative School
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
New England School For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
Okemo Mountain School![Okemo Mountain School Photo]( "Okemo Mountain School Photo")
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Gr: 5-12 | 46 students Avg. class size: 2 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Open Fields School
Alternative School
37 Academy Rd
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Thetford, VT 05074
(802) 785-2077
Gr: K-6 | 20 students Tuition listed
The Pacem School![The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo]( "The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo")
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Fox Community School
Alternative School
184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Gr: K-5 | 23 students
Southshire Community School![Southshire Community School Photo - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.]( "Southshire Community School Photo - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.")
Alternative School
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Tamim Academy Of Vt
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 So. Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Gr: K-3 | 17 students
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Gr: 3-11 | 24 students
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Vermont?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Vermont is Burke Mountain Academy.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Vermont?
19 alternative private elementary schools are located in Vermont.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Vermont?
Vermont alternative private elementary schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 10%.
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