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Bennington ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 495 students in Bennington, VT, 18% of all K-12 students in Bennington, VT are educated in private schools versus (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
50% of private schools in Bennington, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bennington ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Christian
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
(3)
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Map of The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
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Map of Bennington Regional Day Progra
Bennington Regional Day Progra
Gr: PK-3 | 5 students
Special Education School
Catamount Elementary School
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
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Map of Forrest Ward Memorial School
Forrest Ward Memorial School
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
404 Houghton Lanae
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 681-7029
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Hiland Hall School Photo
Hiland Hall School
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
2196 Harwood Hill Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
(1)
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Map of New England School For Girls
New England School For Girls
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
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Bennington, Vermont ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Green Mt Mennonite School
Green Mt Mennonite School
Gr: 1-9 | 20 students
Mennonite
1102 Rocky Ln
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 753-6501
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Bennington, VT ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

6
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-14.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
495
Students
+17.3% (+73 students) 10-yr
$8,335
Avg. Tuition
+31.3% (+$1,985) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
10%
Students of Color
+25.0% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+40.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bennington)
This State (VT)
# Schools
6 Schools
135 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearBennington, VT Total Schools
20256
20247
20236
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
495 Students
13,583 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20258399179
20246496172
202370101174
20227195185
20217192180
20206386171
20196593175
20186593172
20176297180
20166296178
20156088167
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% Students of Color
10%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202510%12%34%
20248%13%34%
20236%14%33%
20229%10%33%
20219%10%32%
20209%9%32%
201912%10%31%
201812%10%31%
20174%9%32%
20164%9%32%
20158%9%32%
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0.48
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20250.480.460.65
20240.370.450.65
20230.320.430.65
20220.420.410.64
20210.420.400.64
20200.370.400.64
20190.360.390.63
20180.360.390.63
20170.300.390.61
20160.300.390.61
20150.320.360.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20252%5%5%
20242%4%5%
20234%5%5%
20224%3%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%3%4%
20194%3%4%
20184%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20251%2%9%
20242%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20253%3%7%
20243%3%7%
20232%2%8%
20222%2%7%
20212%2%7%
20202%2%8%
20192%2%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20153%2%8%
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# White Students
334 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
67%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202567%71%52%
202479%72%52%
202381%74%52%
202274%75%54%
202174%75%54%
202078%76%54%
201979%77%56%
201879%77%56%
201782%76%58%
201682%77%58%
201582%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
129 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
26%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202526%19%26%
202413%19%26%
202313%17%25%
202219%18%25%
202119%17%25%
202015%17%24%
201915%16%24%
201815%16%23%
201714%17%22%
201614%16%22%
201512%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202514:18:111:1
202412:18:111:1
202312:18:111:1
202211:18:111:1
202111:17:111:1
202011:17:112:1
201911:18:112:1
201811:18:112:1
201711:17:112:1
201611:17:112:1
201510:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
18%
61%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202518%60%55%
202418%59%54%
202318%61%54%
202218%61%54%
202118%60%54%
202030%60%54%
201930%59%53%
201830%60%53%
201730%62%53%
201630%61%52%
201530%62%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025141215
2024141215
2023141115
2022141215
2021141115
2020121115
2019121115
2018121115
2017121115
2016121115
2015121115
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,335
$22,824

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$8,335$23,576$15,012
2024$8,135$25,163$13,254
2023$6,762$23,933$12,626
2022$6,503$23,300$12,187
2021$6,503$22,873$11,800
2020$6,393$22,067$11,512
2019$6,393$22,740$11,293
2018$6,277$21,522$11,017
2017$6,765$20,528$10,708
2016$6,765$20,904$10,356
2015$6,350$20,071$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
38%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202550%38%34%
202450%38%34%
202350%40%34%
202250%41%33%
202150%42%33%
202020%41%32%
201920%41%31%
201820%41%30%
201720%42%30%
201620%41%29%
201520%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$1,000$7,523$7,073
2024$1,000$6,880$6,930
2023$1,000$6,880$6,469
2022$1,000$7,502$6,289
2021$1,000$7,252$6,055
2020$1,000$7,252$5,921
2019$1,000$7,693$5,795
2018$1,000$7,693$5,456
2017$1,000$7,920$5,319
2015$1,000$7,312$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
76%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBennington, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202595%71%81%
202495%82%85%
202395%81%85%
202295%82%85%
202195%82%85%
202095%81%85%
201995%81%85%
201895%81%85%
201795%80%85%
201695%82%85%
201595%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bennington, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Bennington, VT include Grace Christian School and The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales.
How many private schools are located in Bennington?
6 private schools are located in Bennington.
How diverse are private schools in Bennington?
Bennington private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Bennington go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Bennington are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bennington?
50% of private schools in Bennington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Bennington are often viewed compared to one another?

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