For the 2025 school year, there are 32 private schools serving 3,152 students in Chittenden County, VT (there are 49 public schools, serving 21,195 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, St. Francis Xavier School, and Vermont Commons School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools in Chittenden County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Chittenden County Private 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!]( "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
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Grades: PK-3
| 30 students
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Grades: PK-12
| 210 students
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
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)
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
St. Francis Xavier School![St. Francis Xavier School Photo]( "St. Francis Xavier School Photo")
(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Annettes Playschool Ii
Daycare / Preschool
96 Pond Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2525
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
Grades: 2-12
| 13 students
Baird School
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
Bellcate School
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Brownell Mountain School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
5330 St George Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-3830
Grades: 1-5
| 4 students
Centerpoint
Special Education School
81 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 654-7711
Grades: NS
| 21 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
121 Maple St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-8223
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Green Mountain Montessori School
Montessori School
8 Jericho Rd
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-9114
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
Jean Garvin School
Special Education School
90 Harvest Ln
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
Kids & Fitness
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
North Avenue Christian School
(Christian)
901 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-2579
Grades: NS-PK
| 59 students
Poker Hill School Inc
Daycare / Preschool
209 Poker Hill Rd
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Underhill, VT 05489
(802) 899-3716
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Saxon Hill School
Daycare / Preschool
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3832
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
Grades: NS-8
| 106 students
Tamim Academy Of Vt
Alternative School (Jewish)
57 So. Williams St.
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-5770
Grades: K-3
| 17 students
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Grades: NS-12
| 102 students
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Y. M. C. A. Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
266 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-9622
Grades: NS-PK
| 122 students
Chittenden County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Church St
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 871-0637
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Pine Ridge School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 434-2161
Grades: 8-12
| 98 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
20 Allen St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5623
Grades: NS-9
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Chittenden County, VT include Rice Memorial High School, St. Francis Xavier School, and Vermont Commons School.
How many private schools are located in Chittenden County?
32 private schools are located in Chittenden County.
How diverse are private schools in Chittenden County?
Chittenden County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Vermont private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Chittenden County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Chittenden County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chittenden County?
25% of private schools in Chittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Chittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Chittenden County include: St. Francis Xavier School vs. Mater Christi School, Centerpoint vs. Baird School, Mater Christi School vs. St. Francis Xavier School
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