Very Good
#4 of 54 private schools in VT
Top 6% of private schools
Bellcate School
High School · Essex Junction, VT
A private high school in Essex Junction, VT serving grades 6th – 12th.
1 CORPORATE DR, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bellcate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,697
Median home value
$404,200
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,248 | Compare → |
| Mt. Mansfield Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 702 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Jean Garvin SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 4.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellcate School is listed in Essex Junction, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bellcate School
Bellcate School is a private high school in Essex Junction, VT, serving approximately 33 students in grades 6th-12th with a 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 54 private schools in VT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellcate School
What grades does Bellcate School serve?
Bellcate School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bellcate School?
Bellcate School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellcate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellcate School is 1.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bellcate School rank in VT?
Bellcate School ranks #4 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is Bellcate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellcate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bellcate School a private school?
Yes, Bellcate School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bellcate School a religious school?
No, Bellcate School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Gender Split
- 76% M / 24% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Phone
- (802) 878-7603
- Area population (ZIP 05452)
- 22,494
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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