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Southshire Community School
Elementary School
24 BANKS ST, North Bennington, VT 05257
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Southshire Community School
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About Southshire Community School
Southshire Community School is a private elementary school in North Bennington, VT. Southshire Community School serves approximately 27 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 27 students, Southshire Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Southshire Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Southshire Community School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Schools in North Bennington
No public schools found in North Bennington for comparison. 1 other private school in the area.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Address
- 24 BANKS ST, North Bennington, VT 05257
- Phone
- (802) 442-4601
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in VT aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
24 BANKS ST, North Bennington, VT 05257
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southshire Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Shaftsbury Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Shaftsbury). Another option is VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NO.BENNINGTON (rated 6.5/10, 0.1 miles away). Additionally, Pownal Elementary School (rated 5.8/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Pownal). For more schools in North Bennington, see our North Bennington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 05257 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,212
Median Home Value
$293,400
Median Rent
$1,155/mo
Population
2,891
College Educated
48.9%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southshire Community School
What grades does Southshire Community School serve?
Southshire Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Southshire Community School?
Southshire Community School has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southshire Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southshire Community School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Southshire Community School a private school?
Yes, Southshire Community School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southshire Community School a religious school?
No, Southshire Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bennington County
- Phone
- (802) 442-4601
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