Private Schools in Manchester, Vermont

Burr and Burton Academy is a premier independent high school serving Manchester and surrounding communities. With a rich history dating back to 1829, the school offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with over 150 courses, including 21 AP classes. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including a modern STEM center, performing arts theater, and extensive athletic complexes. The school emphasizes personalized education with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio and offers diverse extracurricular opportunities from competitive sports to community service programs. Burr and Burton consistently achieves high college acceptance rates and is known for its strong academic reputation throughout southern Vermont.

Located just minutes from Manchester in neighboring Dorset, The Dorset School serves students from preschool through eighth grade with a focus on individualized learning and character development. The school features small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum that balances traditional academics with innovative approaches. Facilities include modern classrooms, science labs, art studios, and extensive outdoor learning spaces that take advantage of Vermont's natural environment. The school emphasizes community values, environmental stewardship, and prepares students for success at top regional high schools. Many Manchester families choose The Dorset School for its strong elementary and middle school foundation.

Long Trail School is an independent college preparatory school located in Dorset, serving students from Manchester and throughout the region from grades 6-12. As Vermont's first International Baccalaureate World School, it offers both the IB Diploma Programme and traditional college preparatory curriculum. The school features modern academic facilities, science laboratories, art studios, and athletic fields. With small class sizes averaging 12 students, Long Trail provides personalized attention and strong college counseling. The school emphasizes global perspective, critical thinking, and character development, with graduates consistently gaining admission to selective colleges and universities nationwide.