North Branch School
Alternative school · Grades 7–9
Ripton, VT
898 Lincoln Rd, Ripton, VT 05766
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Ripton since at least 2011
North Branch School is an independent private school in Ripton, Vermont, for students from 7th grade through 9th grade. It has about 26 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–9
- Students
- 26
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of independent high schools in Vermont.
- Compared with 15 independent high schools in Vermont.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
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?
Questions about North Branch School
What grades does North Branch School serve?
North Branch School serves grades 7–9.
How many students attend North Branch School?
About 26 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at North Branch School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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