The average private high school in Vermont was founded around 1950 (2025).
The oldest private high school in Vermont is Thetford Academy, founded in 1819.
Year Founded Range: 1819
2006
Avg. Year Founded: 1950
Oldest Private High Schools in Vermont (2025)
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.
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 9-12
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-12
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: 9-12
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Rank: #1010.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: 7-12
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: NS-12
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1975
Grades: K-12
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Rank: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rank: #2121.
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: K-11
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Rank: #2222.
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: 7-12
205 Academy Drive
Sharon, VT 05065
(802) 763-2500
Sharon, VT 05065
(802) 763-2500
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: NS-12
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: 6-12
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: 7-12
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: 8-12
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
Rank: #2727.
The Pacem School![The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo]( "The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 2006
Grades: 5-12
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vermont average private high schools founding year?
The Vermont average private high schools founding year is 1950 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Vermont?
The top ranked private high schools in Vermont include Thetford Academy, Burr and Burton Academy and St. Johnsbury Academy.
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