The average private school in Vermont was founded around 1966 (2024-25).
The oldest private school in Vermont is Thetford Academy, founded in 1819.
Year Founded Range: 1819
1988
Avg. Year Founded: 1941
Oldest Private Schools in Vermont (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Founding Date: 1819
Grades: 7-12
304 Academy Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: 9-12
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1842
Grades: 9-12
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Rank: #44.
St. Francis Xavier School![St. Francis Xavier School Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-8
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 9-12
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-12
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: K-8
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Rank: #1010.
Rice Memorial High School![Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.]( "Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: 9-12
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Rank: #1111.
Rock Point School![Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!]( "Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1928
Grades: 9-12
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: 9-12
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: PK-8
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-8
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-8
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Burke Mountain Academy![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 8-12
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mary Johnson Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-K
81 Water Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-8
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Hilltop Montessori School![Hilltop Montessori School Photo]( "Hilltop Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: NS-8
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Laraway School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 2-12
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 6-12
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 7-12
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Champlain Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-8
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: NS-12
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
The Greenwood School![The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.]( "The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.")
All-boys | Special Education School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 6-12
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
West River Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: NS
3650 D Rte 100 N
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-8
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Rank: #3030.
Turtle Island Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: NS-PK
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: 11
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: NS-12
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Southshire Community School![Southshire Community School Photo - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.]( "Southshire Community School Photo - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: K-8
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
Rank: #3535.
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: K-5
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vermont average private schools founding year?
The Vermont average private schools founding year is 1966 for 2024-25.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Vermont?
The top ranked private schools in Vermont include Thetford Academy, Burr and Burton Academy and St. Johnsbury Academy.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Vermont?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Vermont is Thetford Academy, with a year of 1819. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Thetford Academy, with a year of 1819.
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