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Davis Community School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

South Burlington, VT

916 Shelburne Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

Overall grade: B+

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  • The smallest classes of any independent school in South Burlington

In South Burlington, Vermont, Davis Community School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
25
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 11 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of independent elementary schools in Vermont.
    • Compared with 25 independent elementary schools in Vermont.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K6
    14
    25
    32
    46
    52

    Student body

    White88%
    Two or more races12%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Davis Community School

    What grades does Davis Community School serve?

    Davis Community School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Davis Community School?

    About 25 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Davis Community School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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