The Lake Champlain Waldorf School is part of the international, independent Waldorf School movement, committed to realizing the unique possibilities of each child.
The Lake Champlain Waldorf School offers a classical education with a clearly defined curriculum that develops and balances all aspects of the student: intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual.
Academics are taught in three-week blocks during which the children create their own text or 'main lesson books'.
The teachers interweave their lessons with regular artistic activities such as painting, movement, drawing, recorder playing and singing.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VT School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Yearly Tuition: $21,350
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lake Champlain Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,350
Admissions Director
Lori York
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Courageous Eagles
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lake Champlain Waldorf School cost?
Lake Champlain Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $21,350 for private students.
What is Lake Champlain Waldorf School's ranking?
Lake Champlain Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Champlain Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Lake Champlain Waldorf School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(802) 495-5150
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(802) 865-8084
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(802) 658-4164
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(802) 658-4164
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(802) 863-4839
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 863-4839
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Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
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Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
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(802) 985-2153
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
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Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
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75 Green Mountain Drive
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(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
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8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
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Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
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(802) 862-6521
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
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South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
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Gr: 7-12 | 40 students
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(802) 488-6767
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 488-6767
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Special Education School
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(802) 658-9175
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9175
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1611 Harbor Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-8209
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
4066 Shelburne Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-2153
1.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 13 students
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Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
3.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Catkin Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-4164
3.4 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
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Stepping Stones Children's Center Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
75 Hayward St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 860-1915
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 860-1915
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
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(518) 873-6371
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(518) 962-8244
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(518) 962-8244
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(802) 877-3761
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(802) 877-3761
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(802) 877-2938
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 877-2938
9664.4 miles
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(802) 877-2938
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(802) 877-2938
9664.4 miles
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