True North Wilderness Program in Waitsfield, VT, is a rural, nonsectarian co–ed alternative school serving students at the undergraduate level.
The program enrolls 18 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by two teachers.
The school serves primarily undergraduate students, with only one K–12 student currently enrolled.
True North Wilderness Program operates without religious affiliation and is not a member of any school association.
It is located near other private schools such as Green Mountain Valley School and Stone Path Academy, both within six miles of Waitsfield.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 True North Wilderness Program?
The application deadline for True North Wilderness Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to True North Wilderness Program is Green Mountain Valley School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hunger Mountain Children's Center (11.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Green Mountain Valley School
Special Program Emphasis
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Stone Path Academy
Special Education School
7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
5.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
11.2 miles
Gr: K | 31 students
Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
13.4 miles
Gr: NS | 11 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
246 Hardscrabble Rd
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
13.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Green Mountain Valley School
Special Program Emphasis
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Stone Path Academy
Special Education School
7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
5.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
The New School Of Montpelier
Special Education School
11 West St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
14.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
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Alternative School
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-1010
14.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Choice Academy
Special Education School
23 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 223-8623
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 223-8623
16.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Green Mountain Valley School
Special Program Emphasis
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Stone Path Academy
Special Education School
7386 Vt Route 100b
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
Moretown, VT 56609
(802) 223-2930
5.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
246 Hardscrabble Rd
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
Bristol, VT 05443
(802) 453-5213
13.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Central
Montessori School
89 Karl Cir # 3
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
The New School Of Montpelier
Special Education School
11 West St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-0647
14.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hunger Mountain Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 S Main St
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 244-5544
11.2 miles
Gr: K | 31 students
Montpelier Waldorf Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
155 Northfield Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-4338
13.4 miles
Gr: NS | 11 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Central
Montessori School
89 Karl Cir # 3
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 479-0912
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
Turtle Island Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
659 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 229-4047
14.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 School Road
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 462-2463
9640 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
286 Kelly Cross Road
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
Salisbury, VT 05769
(802) 352-4291
9640.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48 Deerfield Lane
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1600
9641.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1500
9641.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Vocational School
51 Charles Avenue
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 382-1012
9641.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
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