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Best Washington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 868 students in Washington County, VT (there are , serving 7,724 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 76%.
14% of private schools in Washington County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 14
  • # Students Served: 868
  • Average Tuition: $18,613
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Washington County, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 14
  • # Students Served: 868
  • Average Tuition: $18,613
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 8%
  • View Washington County, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Washington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of St. Monica-st. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
(1)
Map of Websterville Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Baptist
143 Church Hill Rd
Websterville, VT 05678
(802) 479-0141
(2)
Map of Choice Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
23 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 223-8623
Map of Green Mountain Valley School
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Map of Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Gr: K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Map of Maplehill School
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
1350 East Hill Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
(802) 279-4918
Map of Montessori School Of Central
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Montessori School
89 Karl Cir # 3
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
Map of Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Gr: NS | 11 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
Map of The New School Of Montpelier
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11 West St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
Map of Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
2290 Vt Route 14 N
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 456-7400
(2)
The Pacem School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Map of Stone Path Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
Map of True North Wilderness Program
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students
Alternative School
5354 Main St
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 279-4200
Map of Turtle Island Children's Center
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
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Washington County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of River Rock School
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
46 Barre Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4700
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (VT)
US
# Schools
14 Schools
# Students
868 Students
13,583 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
137 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
61%
Average Class Size
11 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,613
$22,824
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$8,755
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
76%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
15 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
651 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
67%
71%
# 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
276 Students
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
29%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, VT include Websterville Baptist Christian Academy and St. Monica-st. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
14 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 12%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
14% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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