Thaddeus Stevens School Photo - Student presents the witness with evidence at the annual mock trial held at Caledonia Courthouse.

Oldest Private Preschools in Vermont

The average private preschool in Vermont was founded around 1974 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Vermont is St. Francis Xavier School, founded in 1862.
Year Founded Range: 1862 2015 Avg. Year Founded: 1974

Oldest Private Preschools in Vermont (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: PK-8
307 School Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2446
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
Founding Date: 1960
Grades: NS-8
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Mary Johnson Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1970
Grades: PK-K
81 Water Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-2853
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: NS-8
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
West River Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: NS
3650 D Rte 100 N
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-8
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Turtle Island Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: NS-PK
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
Rank: #1515.
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1984
Grades: PK-12
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1991
Grades: NS
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
Rank: #1919.
Rutland Area Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-12
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-5
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Potter S House School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1995
Grades: PK-7
1625 Maple St
Hartford, VT 05047
(802) 296-8400
Rank: #2222.
Ark Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1996
Grades: PK-K
862 Us Route 7
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3393
Rank: #2323.
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1997
Grades: PK-12
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bishop John A Marshall School
Bishop John A Marshall School Photo - School campus on a serene summer day.
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: NS-8
680 Laporte Rd
Morrisville, VT 05661
(802) 888-4758
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1998
Grades: PK-8
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Rank: #2626.
Thaddeus Stevens School
Thaddeus Stevens School Photo - Student presents the witness with evidence at the annual mock trial held at Caledonia Courthouse.
Montessori School (Friends)
(6)
Founding Date: 1999
Grades: PK-8
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Rank: #2727.
Orchard Valley Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Founding Date: 2003
Grades: PK-5
2290 Vt Route 14 N
East Montpelier, VT 05651
(802) 456-7400
Rank: #2828.
Founding Date: 2013
Grades: PK-6
9 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Rank: #2929.
Vermont Day School
Vermont Day School Photo - Campus
(6)
Founding Date: 2015
Grades: PK-8
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150

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