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Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Vermont

The average private elementary school in Vermont was founded around 1975 (2024-25).
The oldest private elementary school in Vermont is Thetford Academy, founded in 1819.
Year Founded Range: 1819 1997 Avg. Year Founded: 1965

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Vermont (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Thetford Academy
Thetford Academy Photo - Thetford Academy's 295-acre campus includes multiple athletic fields and an extensive trail network for hiking, walking, running, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing.
Founding Date: 1819
Grades: 7-12
304 Academy Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Rank: #22.
St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1862
Grades: PK-8
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Rank: #33.
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-12
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Rank: #55.
Kurn Hattin Homes
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: K-8
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Rank: #66.
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1940
Grades: PK-8
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Rank: #77.
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-8
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Rank: #88.
Mater Christi School
Mater Christi School Photo - Mater Christi School is a private Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Visit and experience a tradition of excellence.
(Catholic)
(7)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: PK-8
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Rank: #99.
Burke Mountain Academy
Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: 8-12
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-8
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Hilltop Montessori School
Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: NS-8
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Laraway School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 2-12
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 6-12
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 7-12
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Champlain Valley Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: K-8
Church Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(807) 877-3640
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Trinity Baptist School
Trinity Baptist School Photo - Trinity Baptist School -- Phone: (802) 879-9007 -- Email: schooloffice@tbcvt.org -- Website: www.tbsvt.org
(Baptist)
(4)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: NS-12
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Rank: #1717.
Oak Meadow School
Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Rank: #1818.
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.
All-boys | Special Education School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: 6-12
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Rank: #1919.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Rank: #2020.
The Riverside School
The Riverside School Photo - Our Head of School and math teacher, Dr. Laurie Boswell, considers angle measurements with a 7th grader.
Founding Date: 1981
Grades: PK-8
30 Lily Pond Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8552
Rank: #2121.
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mid Vermont Christian School
Mid Vermont Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: NS-12
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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.
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: K-8
24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-4601
Rank: #2424.
Renaissance School
Renaissance School Photo - A Renaissance field trip, hiking up Mount Philo!
(1)
Founding Date: 1988
Grades: K-5
1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
International Children's School Inc.
International Children's School Inc. Photo - We love to learn.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: PK-3
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
The Red Cedar School
Founding Date: 1989
Grades: K-8
246 Hardscrabble Rd
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
Rank: #2727.
Hiland Hall School
Hiland Hall School Photo - Geo research student team
(1)
Founding Date: 1991
Grades: K-8
2196 Harwood Hill Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
Rank: #2828.
Rutland Area Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-5
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Potter S House School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-7
1625 Maple St
Hartford, VT 05047
(802) 296-8400
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: K-11
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Rank: #3232.
Sharon Academy
Sharon Academy Photo - TSA students form the letters "TSA"
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: 7-12
205 Academy Drive
Sharon, VT 05065
(802) 763-2500
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-12
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: K-6
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School Photo - Each year, 100% of our graduating class gains acceptance to college. The Class of 2012 received 1.2 million dollars in merit based aid towards to cost of their higher education.
(3)
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: 6-12
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vermont average private elementary schools founding year?
The Vermont average private elementary schools founding year is 1975 for 2024-25.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Vermont?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Vermont include Thetford Academy, St. Francis Xavier School and St. Michael Catholic School.

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