Private Schools in Rochester, Vermont

The Sharon Academy is a highly regarded independent school serving students from Rochester and surrounding towns in central Vermont. Known for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum combined with strong arts and outdoor education programs, the school emphasizes personalized learning in small classroom settings. The campus features modern academic facilities, art studios, and utilizes Vermont's natural landscape for experiential learning. With a focus on developing critical thinking skills and character education, the school maintains strong college acceptance rates and high parent satisfaction.

Vermont Academy is a prestigious independent boarding and day school that serves students from Rochester and throughout New England. With over a century of educational excellence, the school offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with particular strengths in STEM, visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. The 515-acre campus features state-of-the-art academic buildings, science labs, art studios, athletic facilities, and dormitories. The school's small class sizes and dedicated faculty provide individualized attention, while its diverse student body creates a rich learning environment.

Long Trail School is an independent college preparatory school serving students from Rochester and surrounding communities in southern Vermont. As the only International Baccalaureate World School in the region, it offers both the IB Diploma Programme and traditional college preparatory tracks. The school features modern academic facilities, science laboratories, art studios, and athletic facilities on its scenic campus. Known for its strong academic reputation and supportive community atmosphere, Long Trail School emphasizes global perspective, critical thinking, and character development while maintaining excellent college placement records.