Vermont Commons School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
South Burlington, VT
75 Green Mountain Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in South Burlington
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
- Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
- Serving families in South Burlington since at least 2011
Vermont Commons School is an independent private school in South Burlington, Vermont, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 105 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 15% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 105
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
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 Vermont Commons School
What grades does Vermont Commons School serve?
Vermont Commons School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Vermont Commons School?
About 105 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Vermont Commons School?
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