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Top 5 Best Vermont Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,686 students in Vermont. You can also find more schools membership associations in Vermont.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Vermont include Stratton Mountain School, Maple Street School, and Vermont Commons School.
The average tuition cost is $33,477, which is higher than the Vermont private elementary school average tuition cost of $19,620.
8% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Vermont (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Oak Meadow School
Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Grades: K-12
| 622 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
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.
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
International Children's School Inc.
International Children's School Inc. Photo - We love to learn.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
Grades: PK-3
| 30 students
Long Trail School
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
Grades: 6-12
| 222 students
Maple Street School
Maple Street School Photo - We are committed to excellence: in language arts, in mathematics; physical, life and environmental sciences; geography and history; the arts, music, drama, foreign language, computer literacy, and physical education. We believe an enriched curriculum promotes a full awareness of the world, and respect for cultural differences. We are committed to developing environmental awareness and an appreciation of the natural world in order that our students become informed, responsible stewards of the land. The visual and performing arts are vital for we believe that creativity in art, music, movement, and drama enhances the child’s capacity to attain and synthesize all knowledge and concepts. The physical education program promotes skill growth, a sense of teamwork, fair play, and a lifelong healthy body awareness.
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School Photo - Each year, 100% of our graduating class gains acceptance to college. The Class of 2012 received 1.2 million dollars in merit based aid towards to cost of their higher education.
(3)
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Grades: NS-8
| 117 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Grades: K-6
| 51 students
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)
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Vermont Day School
Vermont Day School Photo - Campus
(6)
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students

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