For the 2024-25 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, The Putney School, and Rock Point School.
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 (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Burke Mountain Academy![Burke Mountain Academy Photo]( "Burke Mountain Academy Photo")
Alternative School
60 Alpine Ln
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 427-8013
Grades: 8-12
| 64 students
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
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
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-4520
Grades: 11
| 45 students
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
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
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
876 Root Pond Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 537-4101
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
579 Vermont Route 14 South
East Randolph, VT 05041
(802) 728-4197
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
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 238-5760
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
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
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: 5-12
| 48 students
Okemo Mountain School![Okemo Mountain School Photo]( "Okemo Mountain School Photo")
Alternative School
53 Main St
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Ludlow, VT 05149
(802) 228-1513
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
The Pacem School![The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo]( "The Pacem School Photo - Pacem School Group Photo")
Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
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
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
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, The Putney School, and Rock Point School.
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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