Very Good
#15 of 54 private schools in VT
Top 26% of private schools
Mountain School at Winhall
Elementary School
9 SCHOOL ST, Bondville, VT 05340
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#15 of 54
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Mountain School at Winhall
Elementary School in Bondville · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mountain School at Winhall
Mountain School at Winhall is a private elementary school in Bondville, VT. Mountain School at Winhall serves approximately 83 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mountain School at Winhall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 54 private schools in VT.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- VT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 83 students, Mountain School at Winhall is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, Mountain School at Winhall sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mountain School at Winhall is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
9 SCHOOL ST, Bondville, VT 05340
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mountain School at Winhall may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Townshend Village School (rated 9.5/10, 13.0 miles away, in nearby Townshend), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sunderland Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 12.7 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wardsboro Central School (rated 8.8/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Wardsboro), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bondville, see our Bondville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STRATTON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL Stratton Mountain | 2.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Flood Brook School Londonderry | 6.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Jamaica Village School Jamaica | 6.4 mi | — |
| Wardsboro Central School Wardsboro | 8.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Windham Elementary School Windham | 8.4 mi | — |
| Manchester Elementary/Middle School Manchester Center | 8.6 mi | 6.9 |
| MAPLE STREET SCHOOL Manchester Center | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
| RED FOX COMMUNITY SCHOOL Manchester Center | 8.8 mi | — |
| MANCHESTER VILLAGE SCHOOL Manchester | 9.1 mi | — |
| Dorset Elementary School Dorset | 10.3 mi | 8.0 |
| MOUNT SNOW ACADEMY West Dover | 13.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Dover Elementary School East Dover | 14.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Currier Memorial Union School Danby | 15.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Townshend Village School Townshend | 13.0 mi | 9.5 |
| LONG TRAIL SCHOOL Dorset | 13.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School Townshend | 13.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Sunderland Elementary School Arlington | 12.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Twin Valley Elementary School Wilmington | 17.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Arlington Memorial Arlington | 14.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Fisher School Arlington | 14.4 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 05340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,000
Median Home Value
$382,100
Median Rent
$890/mo
Population
764
College Educated
57.9%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
48.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CENTRAL Barre, VT | 7.0 |
| Bridport Central School Bridport, VT | 6.9 |
| THE RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Lyndonville, VT | 7.1 |
| Woodbury Elementary School Woodbury, VT | 7.1 |
| Dover Elementary School East Dover, VT | 6.8 |
| Brownington Central School Brownington, VT | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mountain School at Winhall
What grades does Mountain School at Winhall serve?
Mountain School at Winhall serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain School at Winhall?
Mountain School at Winhall has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain School at Winhall?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain School at Winhall is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mountain School at Winhall rank in VT?
Mountain School at Winhall ranks #15 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is Mountain School at Winhall's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain School at Winhall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain School at Winhall a private school?
Yes, Mountain School at Winhall 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 Mountain School at Winhall a religious school?
No, Mountain School at Winhall is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bennington County
- Phone
- (802) 297-2662
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