For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 4,299 students in Vermont. You can also find more schools membership associations in Vermont.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Vermont include St. Johnsbury Academy, Burr and Burton Academy, and Vermont Academy.
The average tuition cost is $38,180, which is higher than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,576.
Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Vermont (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Acceptance rate listed
The Greenwood School![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount St. Joseph Academy
(Catholic)
127 Convent Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0151
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0151
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Gr: K-6 | 51 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Mountain School of Milton Academy![The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo - The Mountain School - 418 Acres]( "The Mountain School of Milton Academy Photo - The Mountain School - 418 Acres")
Alternative School
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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