#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
Mater Christi School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 12 Catholic schools in Vermont
Burlington, VT
A+Overall grade270 students8 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
Private schools in the Diocese of Burlington with the highest overall grades. Top 10 of 10 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
Christ the King School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools nationwide
Burlington, VT
A+Overall grade164 students10 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bennington
Bennington, VT
A+Overall grade110 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
St. Michael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Brattleboro
Brattleboro, VT
AOverall grade129 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Saint Johnsbury
Saint Johnsbury, VT
AOverall grade78 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
All Saints Catholic Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools nationwide
Morrisville, VT
AOverall grade146 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
St. Monica-St.. Michael School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide
Barre, VT
A-Overall grade117 students10 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
Mount St. Joseph Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Rutland, VT
B+Overall grade83 students12 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Vermont
Winooski, VT
B+Overall grade172 students14 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Burlington
Christ the King School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Vermont
Rutland, VT
BOverall grade171 students15 students per teacher
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