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Discovery Roots Academy

Alternative school · Grades K–7

Milton, VT

349 Route 7 S # 105, Milton, VT 05468

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

Discovery Roots Academy is an independent private school in Milton, Vermont, for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. It has about 12 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–7
Students
12
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of independent elementary schools in Vermont (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of independent elementary schools in Vermont.
    • Compared with 25 independent elementary schools in Vermont.

    Students by grade

    K1
    14
    33
    51
    61
    72

    Student body

    White92%
    Hispanic or Latino8%

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Discovery Roots Academy

    What grades does Discovery Roots Academy serve?

    Discovery Roots Academy serves grades K–7.

    How many students attend Discovery Roots Academy?

    About 12 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Discovery Roots Academy?

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

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