Excellent
#3 of 54 private schools in VT
Top 4% of private schools
Vermont Academy
High School · Saxtons River, VT
A private high school in Saxtons River, VT serving grades 9th – 12th.
10 LONG WALK, Saxtons River, VT 05154
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Vermont Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low48/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
66.5%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows Falls Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Compass SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 7–12 | 3.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vermont Academy is listed in Saxtons River, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Vermont Academy
Vermont Academy is a private high school in Saxtons River, VT, serving approximately 169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 54 private schools in VT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vermont Academy
What grades does Vermont Academy serve?
Vermont Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vermont Academy?
Vermont Academy has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermont Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermont Academy is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vermont Academy rank in VT?
Vermont Academy ranks #3 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is Vermont Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vermont Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vermont Academy a private school?
Yes, Vermont Academy 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 Vermont Academy a religious school?
No, Vermont Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10 hours
- Days Per Year
- 260 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Windham County
- Phone
- (802) 869-2769
- Area population (ZIP 05154)
- 446
- Area median age
- 46.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05154; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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