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#37 of 54 private schools in VT

Orchard Valley Waldorf School

Elementary School · East Montpelier, VT

A private elementary school in East Montpelier, VT serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

2290 VT ROUTE 14 N, East Montpelier, VT 05651

  • 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,082.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index11%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment52
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Orchard Valley Waldorf 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,813

Median home value

$324,300

Median rent

$1,027/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.2%
Asian3.8%
Black1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calais Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–61.8 mi92Compare →
East Montpelier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–62.0 mi216Compare →
Twinfield Union SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–123.1 mi311Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Orchard Valley Waldorf School is listed in East Montpelier, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Orchard Valley Waldorf School

Orchard Valley Waldorf School is a private elementary school in East Montpelier, VT, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 54 private schools in VT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orchard Valley Waldorf School

What grades does Orchard Valley Waldorf School serve?

Orchard Valley Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Orchard Valley Waldorf School?

Orchard Valley Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Valley Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Valley Waldorf School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Orchard Valley Waldorf School rank in VT?

Orchard Valley Waldorf School ranks #37 of 54 private schools in VT.

What is Orchard Valley Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orchard Valley Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Orchard Valley Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Orchard Valley Waldorf 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 Orchard Valley Waldorf School a religious school?

No, Orchard Valley Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
52
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 05651)
1,499
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
41.8
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 05651; 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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