Saint Albert Catholic Schools have hired Lara McClelland as the director of its Early Childhood Development Center.
McClelland will begin her new role in June and the center will open in August.
Since July 2006, McClelland has served as the director of the Nishna Valley Child Care Center and 3-year-old preschool program in Hastings, Iowa.
Prior to that, she was the co-director and preschool teacher at Cardinal's Nest Preschool and Early Childhood Education Center in Treynor, Iowa.
She also has served as a respite care provider for REM Health of Iowa and an associate preschool teacher at Iowa Western Community College Children's Center.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VT School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Albert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$563,000.00 in tuition reductions
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- Saint Albert Catholic Schools have hired Lara McClelland as the director of its Early Childhood Development Center. McClelland will begin her new role in June and the center will open in August. Since July 2006, McClelland has served as the director of the Nishna Valley Child Care Center and 3-year-old preschool program in Hastings, Iowa. Prior to that, she was the co-director and preschool teacher at Cardinal's Nest Preschool and Early Childhood Education Center in Treynor, Iowa. She also has served as a respite care provider for REM Health of Iowa and an associate preschool teacher at Iowa Western Community College Children's Center.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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What is the acceptance rate of St. Albert School?
The acceptance rate of St. Albert School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. St. Albert School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Vermont with low acceptance rates.
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St. Albert School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for St. Albert School?
The application deadline for St. Albert School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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