Admissions

The Village School of North Bennington is an outstanding independent school serving Pre-K to Sixth Grade, offering excellence in academics alongside enrichment in art, music, nature, physical education & wellness. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Sherry Schwarz, Admissions Coordinator, at sschwarz@vsnb.org or 802-442-5955.

There’s no better way to experience the Village School of North Bennington than by visiting!
Come see our classrooms in action, meet our teachers, and learn what makes our school so special. Admissions are open year-round.

K-6 students living in North Bennington Graded School District (including Shaftsbury D1) attend the Village School tuition-free.

If you live in the North Bennington Graded School District (NBGSD) or Shaftsbury District 1,  your K-6 student(s) can attend the Village School tuition-free.

>> Click here for in-district enrollment information

K-6 students who do not live in the North Bennington Graded School District are welcome to apply for admission. 

We welcome admissions inquiries for out-of-district K-6 students and encourage all who are interested to reach out for more information. Financial aid applications are available upon request.

>> Click here to learn more about applying for K-6 admission on a tuition basis 

Pre-K Program welcomes children ages 3, 4, and 5:

The Village School Pre-K Program currently serves up to 30 children, ages three to five. The program is recognized by the state of Vermont with the highest 5 STARS rating as a “prequalified prekindergarten education program,” and children who live in the state of Vermont and attend the Village School Pre-K may be eligible for the Vermont Universal Pre-K Subsidy, which covers 10 hours a week of Pre-K at no charge, regardless of income. Children living in nearby Massachusetts and New York towns also attend the Village School Pre-K Program. Parents who qualify may obtain additional financial assistance from the Vermont Department of Children and Family Child Development Division.

>> Click here to learn more about applying to the Village School Pre-K Program

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Village School of North Bennington is welcoming to all students and upholds the Vermont Agency of Education’s Nondiscrimination Policy. The Village School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, creed, nor national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission and enrollment policies, programs, and activities.