Welcome to The Mill School!

The Mill School is a Vermont Agency of Education Approved therapeutic independent school serving middle school and high school students in Winooski, VT.

We offer a personalized education program in a small setting designed to address individual needs and to help students succeed in school and their communities.

We recognize and appreciate the differences in each student and work to develop a plan based on the student’s strengths and interests.

We are relentlessly optimistic.

We believe in preparing learners for life… no matter what.

Our classrooms

The Mill School is committed to a small, personalized program of 25 students where academics, real-world projects, and community experiences come together to help each student thrive. Our interdisciplinary curriculum balances rigorous academics with social-emotional growth in a supportive, flexible environment.

Clinical Care

At The Mill School, we lead with relationships — building the trust needed to have difficult conversations and help students navigate life’s challenges. Our approach of structured flexibility creates predictable routines while leaving room for students to carve their own path.

What Makes Us Unique

The Mill School is a warm and welcoming place that embraces humor with everyone. We believe in the inherent human dignity and worth of every student and that our mission is to enable each of them to live a good life.