The Red Cedar School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Bristol, VT
246 Hardscrabble Rd, Bristol, VT 05443
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bristol since at least 2011
In Bristol, Vermont, The Red Cedar School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 55 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 55
- Teachers
- 4.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 23 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 68% of independent elementary schools in Vermont.
- Compared with 25 independent elementary schools in Vermont.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 The Red Cedar School
What grades does The Red Cedar School serve?
The Red Cedar School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Red Cedar School?
About 55 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Red Cedar School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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