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Best Chittenden County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 3,167 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are , serving 21,195 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average tuition cost is $19,866, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $22,824.
25% of private schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 3,167
  • Average Tuition: $19,866
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Chittenden County, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 3,167
  • Average Tuition: $19,866
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Chittenden County, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Chittenden County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Rock Point School Photo
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
Christ The King School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
(2)
International Children's School Inc. Photo
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
(3)
Map of Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Mater Christi School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
(7)
Renaissance School Photo
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
(1)
Rice Memorial High School Photo
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
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
(1)
Vermont Commons School Photo
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
(3)
Map of Annettes Playschool Ii
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Map of Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Map of Baird School
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Map of The Barn School
Gr: K-4 | 14 students
217 Brookside Rd
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 528-9638
Map of Bellcate School
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Map of The Bellwether School
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Map of Brownell Mountain School
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5330 St George Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Map of Centerpoint
Gr: NS | 21 students
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Map of Centerpoint School
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Map of Endeavour Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Map of Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
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Chittenden County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Mansfield Cooperative School
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students
20 Church St
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
Map of Pine Ridge School
Gr: 8-12 | 98 students
Special Education School
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-9 | 87 students
Catholic
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623

Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
36 Schools
# Students
3,167 Students
13,583 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
361 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
61%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1167
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,866
$22,824
Average Summer Program Cost
$8,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,500
$8,755
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.46
# American Indian Students
10 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
69 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
1,543 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
52%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,239 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
42%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Vermont Commons School, Rock Point School, and Rice Memorial High School.
How many private schools are located in Chittenden County?
33 private schools are located in Chittenden County.
How much do private schools cost in Chittenden County?
The average tuition cost is $19,866, which is lower than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $22,824.
How diverse are private schools in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is same as the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Chittenden County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County?
25% of private schools in Chittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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