1. Education

Vermont Schools

As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.

Austine School for the Deaf, Brattleboro

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: All ages
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Vermont Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing includes the Austine School for the Deaf. It provides all kinds of options for children of all ages who are hard of hearing.

The Bishop John A. Marshall School, Morrisville

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Bishop John A. Marshall School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Bromley Brook School, Manchester

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, boarding school
Comments: Bromley Brook School provides a college preparatory curriculum for girls who have been unsuccessful in other academic environments. The school is located in southern Vermont.

Burke Mountain Academy, East Burke

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Burke Mountain Academy is a pioneer in the integration of academic and athletic excellence. Founded in 1970 by Warren Witherell, the school coordinates a special program of academic studies with training and racing schedules for alpine and nordic skiing.

Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Burr and Burton Academy offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.

Compass School, Westminster

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Compass School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

The Gailer School, Shelburne

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Gailer School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

The Grammar School, Putney

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Grammar School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Greenwood School, Putney

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 3-8
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: The Greenwood School serves boys with learning differences and learning disabilities. The school was founded in 1978.

Hilltop Montessori School, Brattleboro

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Hilltop Montessori School offers an alternative to traditional educational practices with learning based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

The Killington Mountain School, Sherburne

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: The Killington Mountain School receives students from sending schools during the winter semester. It integrates students' winter sports training with their academic requirements.

Long Trail School, Dorset

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Long Trail School gives young people a challenging and stimulating high school experience designed to provide a solid foundation for achievements in later life.

Lyndon Institute, Lyndon Center

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Lyndon Institute provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.

Orchard Valley School, East Montpelier

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Orchard Valley School offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.

The Putney School, Putney

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Putney School was founded in 1935. The school offers a structured and challenging traditional college preparatory environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.

The Red Cedar School, Bristol

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Red Cedar School is a small school dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in its students.

Rock Point School, Burlington

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Rock Point School provides a small school, nurturing environment for able young people who have gotten off track academically and otherwise.

Sacred Heart School, Bennington

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sacred Heart School provides the guidance a Catholic student needs in the formative years to incorporate the teachings of moral and spiritual values of the Catholic Church in an intellectual, social and emotional environment.

Saint Francis Xavier School, Winooski

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Francis Xavier School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Stratton Mountain School, Stratton Mountain

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Stratton Mountain School is a ski and snowboard academy. It combines academics with winter sports training.

Thetford Academy, Thetford

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Thetford Academy provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.

Vermont Academy, Saxtons River

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Vermont Academy offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.

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