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

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 and Winhall Residents:

The annual tuition to The Mountain School for Stratton and Winhall residents is paid by the towns through school choice. 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.

Families from Surrounding Towns:

Families outside of Winhall & Stratton 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.