Foundations is a nonsectarian special education school located in Windsor, VT, serving undergraduate–level students in a town setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 16 students with 4 students in K–12 grades and employs one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
Foundations has a student body that is 25% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for diversity.
Foundations is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and offers a co–ed learning environment.
The school operates in a remote town locale, providing specialized education services in a small community context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Foundations ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Foundations?
The application deadline for Foundations is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Foundations is Estabrook Christian School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Claremont Christian Academy (8.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Estabrook Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1050 Route 12A
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
6.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
8.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Campus Center DriveMeriden, NH 03770
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Estabrook Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1050 Route 12A
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
6.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
8.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Campus Center DriveMeriden, NH 03770
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Estabrook Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1050 Route 12A
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
6.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
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(802) 295-6800
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80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
12.5 miles
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Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
11.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Bluff Rd
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
Quechee, VT 05059
(802) 296-2496
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Tuition listed
Potter S House School
(Christian)
1625 Maple St
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(802) 296-8400
Hartford, VT 05047
(802) 296-8400
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Gr: PK-7 | 61 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newport Montessori School
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Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(802) 875-2108
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108
9578.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146
9578.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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84 E. Street Ext.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-3694
9579.8 miles
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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(603) 826-7711
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(603) 826-7711
9579.9 miles
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(802) 885-8300
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