#1 Best Private Schools in Chittenden County, VT
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 Chittenden County, VT
Private schools in Chittenden County, VT with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Chittenden County, VT
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 Chittenden County, VT
Vermont Commons School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in South Burlington
South Burlington, VT
A+Overall grade105 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Chittenden County, VT
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Shelburne, VT
AOverall grade172 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Chittenden County, VT
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
#6 Best Private Schools in Chittenden County, VT
Trinity Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
The only Christian school in Williston
Williston, VT
BOverall grade101 students14 students per teacher
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