East Burke School Photo - The world is our classroom! Looking out from Burke Mountain onto Willoughby Gap and the town of Burke below, we incorporate PE, local ecology, and social time into the same activity.

Top 5 Best Vermont Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 alternative private high schools serving 682 students in Vermont.
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Vermont include East Burke School, Rock Point School, and Burke Mountain Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 76%.
6% of alternative private high schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top Ranked Vermont Alternative Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rock Point School
Rock Point School Photo - Our school is located on 130 wooded acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont!
Alternative School
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Burke Mountain Academy
Burke Mountain Academy Photo
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Grades: 8-12
| 64 students
East Burke School
East Burke School Photo - The world is our classroom! Looking out from Burke Mountain onto Willoughby Gap and the town of Burke below, we incorporate PE, local ecology, and social time into the same activity.
Alternative School
(1)
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Alternative School
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Grades: 11
| 45 students
The Putney School
The Putney School Photo - Putney is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 founded in 1935 by Carmelita Hinton. We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Our commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.
Alternative School
(1)
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Arlington Schhool (the)
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Camp E-wen-akee
All-boys | Alternative School
(2)
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(1)
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
Expeditionary School At Black River
Alternative School
43 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Laraway School
Alternative School
275 VT-15
Johnson, VT 05656
(802) 635-2805
Grades: 2-12
| 30 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
New England School For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: 5-12
| 48 students
Okemo Mountain School
Okemo Mountain School Photo
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
The Pacem School
The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Turning Points School
Alternative School
158 Meade Hl
Morgan, VT 05853
(802) 895-2541
Grades: 3-11
| 24 students
Twelve Tribes Community Church School
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 449
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 766-1045
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private high schools in Vermont?
The top ranked alternative private high schools in Vermont include East Burke School, Rock Point School, and Burke Mountain Academy.
How many alternative private high schools are located in Vermont?
16 alternative private high schools are located in Vermont.
How diverse are alternative private high schools in Vermont?
Vermont alternative private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 14%.
What percentage of alternative private high schools are religiously affiliated in Vermont?
6% of alternative private high schools in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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