Very Good
#6 of 54 private schools in VT
Top 9% of private schools
Vermont Commons School
High School · South Burlington, VT
A private high school in South Burlington, VT serving grades 6th – 12th.
75 GREEN MOUNTAIN DR, South Burlington, VT 05403
- 6.8:1 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 Vermont Commons 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,634/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,041
Median home value
$399,100
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 820 | Compare → |
| Lake Champlain Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Mill School (the)Private · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Burlington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 989 | 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.
Vermont Commons School is listed in South Burlington, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School is a private high school in South Burlington, VT, serving approximately 94 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 54 private schools in VT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vermont Commons School
What grades does Vermont Commons School serve?
Vermont Commons School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Vermont Commons School?
Vermont Commons School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermont Commons School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermont Commons School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vermont Commons School rank in VT?
Vermont Commons School ranks #6 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is Vermont Commons School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vermont Commons School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vermont Commons School a private school?
Yes, Vermont Commons 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 Vermont Commons School a religious school?
No, Vermont Commons School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chittenden County
- Phone
- (802) 865-8084
- Area population (ZIP 05403)
- 20,385
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 05403; 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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