The Jean Garvin School provides an educational program offering unique therapeutic learning opportunities to inspire personal change and well-being.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Jean Garvin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
6 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: We help people and communities thrive by providing supports and services to address mental health, substance use, and developmental needs.
- Within a structured and flexible environment, we offer acceptance of individuality while providing academic differentiation and the promotion of healthy relationships. Garvin nourishes a safe and respectful educational environment in which students are supported to develop mastery, generosity, belonging and independence. Garvin strives for continuous evolution through reflective professional development, while honoring the creativity within each of us.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jean Garvin School often compared to?
Jean Garvin School is often viewed alongside schools like East Meadow by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Jean Garvin School?
The application deadline for Jean Garvin School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Jean Garvin School located?
Jean Garvin School is located in the Williston North neighborhood of Williston, VT. There are 3 other private schools located in Williston North.
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People that viewed Jean Garvin School also viewed these schools: Trinity Baptist School, Williston Regional Center, Centerpoint School, The Schoolhouse Learning Center Inc and Baird School.
The nearest high school to Jean Garvin School is Trinity Baptist School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Bellwether School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Baird School
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
4.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Bellcate School
Special Education School
1 Corporate Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-7603
5.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Baird School
Special Education School
1138 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 488-6655
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
359 Turtle Lane
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2827
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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Miles
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The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
Mill School (the)
Special Education School
278 E Allen St
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 419-6100
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 419-6100
3.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
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(Catholic)
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
2.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
Augmentative Learning/movement Center
Special Education School
72 Ethan Allen Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 13 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Bellwether School
Alternative School
1186 Brownell Rd
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
280 Trinity Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 879-9007
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Executive Drive, P.O.Box 9435
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
South Burlington, VT 05407
(802) 865-3344
3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Kids & Fitness
Daycare / Preschool
80 Eastwood Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0080
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sisco St
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-8244
9664 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 East Street
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-3761
9666 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
9666.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
9666.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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56 Little Chicago Road
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
(802) 877-3463
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
(802) 877-3463
9666.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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