Tuition:

Tuition at The Mountain School at Winhall covers all educational materials, including books, technology, classroom supplies, and labs. All students receive a Chromebook for use as a student.

Tuition is set annually by the Board of Trustees and approved by the towns of Winhall and Stratton.

For 2024-25:

  • K-6th grade – $18,900

For 2025-26:

  • K-6th grade - $19,550

A non-refundable tuition deposit is required for all private pay students at the time of enrollment. Additional fees may apply for field trips, after-school programming, optional hot lunch days, and other special events.

Affording The Mountain School at Winhall

Stratton, Winhall, and Windham Residents:

The annual tuition to The Mountain School for Stratton and Winhall residents is paid by the towns through school choice. The town of Windham offers elementary school age students full school choice through Sixth Grade at the Average Announced Vermont Elementary Tuition rate. Windham families are required to pay the difference between state rate and MSW tuition, need based financial assistance available. It is the responsibility of the student's family to establish and maintain residency requirements.

Town of Stratton: Please contact the Town of Stratton for any questions about residency in the Town of Stratton.

Town of Winhall: Please contact the Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU) for any questions about residency in the Town of Winhall. Residency & Tuition Request Forms for Winhall.

Town of Windham: Please contact the Town of Windham for any questions about residency in the Town of Windham.

Families from Surrounding Towns:

Families outside of Winhall, Stratton, & Windham are required to pay tuition. Families requesting tuition assistance can apply for need based financial aid. Click here to learn more about the financial aid process.

The Mountain School at Winhall does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, political affiliation or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.  MSW complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.