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#32 of 54 private schools in VT

The New School of Montpelier

School · Montpelier, VT

A private school in Montpelier, VT serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

11 W ST, Montpelier, VT 05602

  • 2.8:1 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 Ratio2.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,212
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment32
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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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The neighborhood

Where The New School of Montpelier 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,298/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montpelier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$81,552

Median home value

$341,700

Median rent

$1,184/mo

College educated

60.7%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.8%
Asian6.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

The New School of Montpelier is listed in Montpelier, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The New School of Montpelier

The New School of Montpelier is a private school in Montpelier, VT, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 54 private schools in VT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The New School of Montpelier

What grades does The New School of Montpelier serve?

The New School of Montpelier serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend The New School of Montpelier?

The New School of Montpelier has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The New School of Montpelier?

The student-teacher ratio at The New School of Montpelier is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The New School of Montpelier rank in VT?

The New School of Montpelier ranks #32 of 54 private schools in VT.

What is The New School of Montpelier's MySchoolScout rating?

The New School of Montpelier has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The New School of Montpelier a private school?

Yes, The New School of Montpelier 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 The New School of Montpelier a religious school?

No, The New School of Montpelier is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
202 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 05602)
12,491
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
45.2
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 05602; 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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