Long Trail School is an independent college-preparatory coeducational day school serving students in grades 6-12 located in Dorset, Vermont, United States.
The school provides financial aid to qualified students. Many area students are eligible for some amount of tax-funded tuition assistance.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Long Trail School often compared to?
Long Trail School is often viewed alongside schools like Burr and Burton Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Long Trail School's ranking?
Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Long Trail School?
The application deadline for Long Trail School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Long Trail School vs. Burr and Burton Academy
The nearest high school to Long Trail School is Burr and Burton Academy (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Red Fox Community School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West River Montessori School (14.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Red Fox Community School
Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 23 students 5.8 miles 184 Pig Pen Rd
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 367-3939
5.8
K-5
23
Grades: K-8 | 141 students 7.3 miles 322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137
7.3
K-8
141
Grades: 9-12 | 665 students 7.5 miles 57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
7.5
9-12
665
Manchester Village School
Special Education School
Grades: 4-11 | 15 students 7.5 miles 4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
7.5
4-11
15
Grades: K-6 | 51 students 13.6 miles 9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662
13.6
K-6
51
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