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Lake Champlain Waldorf School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11

Shelburne, VT

359 Turtle Ln, Shelburne, VT 05482

Overall grade: A

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
  • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide

Lake Champlain Waldorf School is an independent private school in Shelburne, Vermont, for students from pre-K through 11th grade. It has about 172 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 167 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
172
Teachers
26.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 86 girls, 86 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 55% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    255’15–16229’17–18150’19–20143’21–22172’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K28
    111
    215
    320
    412
    515
    618
    717
    814
    95
    1010
    117

    Student body

    White66%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Black8%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian6%

    Member of

    • Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

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    Questions about Lake Champlain Waldorf School

    What grades does Lake Champlain Waldorf School serve?

    Lake Champlain Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend Lake Champlain Waldorf School?

    About 172 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lake Champlain Waldorf School?

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

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