Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Yearly Tuition: $50,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Bellwether School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Yearly Tuition: $50,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 12%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance available
Admissions Director
Stacy Weinberger
Admissions Associate
Debra Millon
Application URL
School Notes
- The Bellwether School is a co-educational independent holistic education school serving students in preschool through sixth grade.
- Please see our website at www.bellwetherschool.org for more information.
- The Bellwether School is a co-educational independent holistic education school serving students in preschool through sixth grade.
- Please see our website at www.bellwetherschool.org for more information.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Bellwether School cost?
The Bellwether School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Bellwether School?
The application deadline for The Bellwether School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Bellwether School located?
The Bellwether School is located in the Williston North neighborhood of Williston, VT. There are 3 other private schools located in Williston North.
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Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
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Gr: NS-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
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(802) 879-9114
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
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25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
9664 miles
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6/
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43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
9666 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
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(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
9666.1 miles
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50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
9666.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Little Chicago Road
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(802) 877-3463
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
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