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The Barn School

Independent school · Grades K–7

Westford, VT

217 Brookside Rd, Westford, VT 05494

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Vermont

The Barn School is an independent private school in Westford, Vermont, for students from kindergarten through 7th grade. It has about 24 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent elementary schools in Vermont. Enrollment has grown about 71% since 2019–20. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–7
Students
24
Teachers
4.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 12 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 72% of independent elementary schools in Vermont (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of independent elementary schools in Vermont.
    • Compared with 25 independent elementary schools in Vermont.

    Students by survey year

    14’19–2015’21–2224’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K4
    12
    23
    34
    42
    54
    62
    73

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Black4%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about The Barn School

    What grades does The Barn School serve?

    The Barn School serves grades K–7.

    How many students attend The Barn School?

    About 24 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Barn School?

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