Vermont Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Shelburne, VT
6701 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in Vermont
Vermont Day School is an independent private school in Shelburne, Vermont, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 34 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools in Vermont. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 9.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools in Vermont (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% 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 2017–18.
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 Vermont Day School
What grades does Vermont Day School serve?
Vermont Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Vermont Day School?
About 34 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Vermont Day School?
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