#1 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Vermont Commons School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in South Burlington
South Burlington, VT
A+Overall grade105 students8 students per teacher
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#2 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Shelburne, VT
AOverall grade172 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Kurn Hattin Homes
Independent school · Grades 2–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Westminster, VT
AOverall grade61 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Killington Mountain School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Vermont
Killington, VT
A-Overall grade61 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
East Montpelier, VT
B+Overall grade85 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Burke Mountain Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
The largest independent school in East Burke
East Burke, VT
B+Overall grade67 students6 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Stratton Mountain School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Among the top 10 in Vermont for graduates going to four-year colleges
Stratton Mountain, VT
B+Overall grade147 students8 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Vermont Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Saxtons River, VT
B+Overall grade201 students7 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
The Riverside School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 79% since 2011–12
Lyndonville, VT
B+Overall grade104 students7 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Upper Valley Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Quechee, VT
BOverall grade86 students6 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Long Trail School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Vermont
Dorset, VT
BOverall grade245 students9 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Maple Street School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Manchester Center, VT
BOverall grade138 students8 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Village School of No.bennington
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
An independent school in North Bennington
North Bennington, VT
BOverall grade109 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Sharon Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Among the top 10 in Vermont for graduates going to four-year colleges
Sharon, VT
B-Overall grade147 students7 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Vermont
Thetford Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Vermont
Thetford Center, VT
B-Overall grade307 students10 students per teacher
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