Private Schools in Bristol, Vermont

The Mountain School at Winhall is a highly-regarded independent school serving students from preschool through grade 12, drawing families from Bristol and surrounding communities. Known for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum combined with extensive outdoor education programs, the school emphasizes experiential learning and character development. The campus features modern academic facilities, science labs, and extensive athletic facilities. The school maintains small class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, and offers comprehensive arts, athletics, and leadership programs. Parents consistently praise the school's supportive community and academic excellence.

Located in nearby Shelburne, Lake Champlain Waldorf School serves families throughout Chittenden County and beyond, including Bristol. As Vermont's only Waldorf school serving early childhood through high school, it offers a unique educational approach that balances academic rigor with artistic expression and practical skills. The 27-acre campus includes classrooms, art studios, science labs, and extensive outdoor learning spaces. The school's curriculum emphasizes developmentally-appropriate learning, environmental stewardship, and global citizenship. High school students participate in international exchange programs and comprehensive college preparation.

The Schoolhouse Learning Center in North Ferrisburgh serves students from preschool through middle school, attracting families from Bristol and surrounding Addison County communities. This innovative independent school emphasizes project-based learning and individualized instruction in a supportive, inclusive environment. The school features small multi-age classrooms, extensive outdoor learning spaces, and a strong focus on community engagement. Programs include comprehensive literacy and mathematics instruction, Spanish language from early grades, visual and performing arts, and environmental science. The school is particularly noted for its warm community atmosphere and commitment to meeting each student's unique learning needs.