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The Pacem School

Alternative school · Ungraded

Montpelier, VT

32 College St Ste 100, Montpelier, VT 05602

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • An independent school in Montpelier

In Montpelier, Vermont, The Pacem School is an independent private school. About 31 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2017–18. The school supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 66% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
31
Teachers
3.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 15 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 66% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    23’17–1817’19–2025’21–2231’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Student body

    White87%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%
    Black3%
    Two or more races3%

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    Questions about The Pacem School

    What grades does The Pacem School serve?

    The Pacem School serves ungraded.

    How many students attend The Pacem School?

    About 31 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Pacem School?

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

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