Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Yearly Tuition: $72,700
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Johnsbury Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Yearly Tuition: $72,700
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Johnsbury Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, NVLD
Year Founded
1842
School Calendar
Awards
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Semper Discens - Always Learning
Student Body
Total Students
995 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 12%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
Average Class Size
12 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no jeans, khaki pants, collared shirts, blouses
Number of AP Courses
32 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
African American HistoryBiology
Calculus ABCalculus BC
ChemistryComputer Science A: JAVA
Computer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language and Composition
English Literature and CompositionEnvironmental Science
European HistoryFrench Language
Japanese Language and CultureLatin
MicroeconomicsMusic Theory
Physics 1Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and MagnetismPhysics C: Mechanics
PrecalculusPsychology
ResearchSeminar
Spanish LanguageStatistics
Studio Art 2-D DesignStudio Art 3-D Design
Studio Art: DrawingUnited States Government and Politics
United States HistoryWorld History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$72,700
Tuition Notes
Additional fee for ESL and Guided Studies
Admissions Director
Nicole Biggie
Admissions Associate
Lauren McNally
Application URL
Endowment Size
$27 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
24 sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Hilltoppers
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
34 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Asian Culture ClubBrain Bee
Breathing RoomChess Club
Codecraft ClubDungeons & Dragons
Farm & GardenFBLA
Gender & Sexuality UnionKnitting Club
Math ClubModel UN
Outing ClubPersonal Fitness
RoboticsScholar’s Bowl
Science FairScience Olympiad
SCOPETennis Club
Time To RelaxVirtual Reality Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance ClubFashion Club
HilltonesStudent Art League
TheatreWriters Block
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BadmintonBowling
Intramural SportsMountain Biking Club
Swim ClubWater Sports
School Notes
- St. Johnsbury Academy is a diverse, comprehensive, and independent educational community grounded by our traditions, our deep optimism regarding young people, and our commitment to academic excellence. Our aim is to teach good character by modeling and fostering compassion, respect, responsibility, and integrity; to foster a love for learning by challenging individuals to pursue knowledge, creativity, and intellectual self-reliance; and to encourage each individual to understand his or her relationships, rights, and responsibilities within a community that is itself part of the larger world.
- St. Johnsbury Academy combines the resources and facilities of the world's leading schools, with personal attention and an individualized approach to learning. We have an award winning faculty - 77%hold advanced degrees - andoffer an extraordinarily broad curriculum, including 220 courses, 32 Advanced Placement offerings, almost 40 courses in the fine and performing arts, anationallyaffiliated STEM program, Career and Technical Education, and four languages: Latin, French, Spanish, and Japanese. Most importantly, for 180 years, we have delivered on our promise to parents and students that we will do our best to ensure, during the time spent within our care, each student is genuinely known, each has demonstrably grown, and each has been inspired.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Calvin Coolidge - President of the United States
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Johnsbury Academy cost?
St. Johnsbury Academy's tuition is approximately $72,700 for private students.
What schools are St. Johnsbury Academy often compared to?
St. Johnsbury Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Lyndon Institute by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from St. Johnsbury Academy?
St. Johnsbury Academy famous alumni include: Calvin Coolidge.
What sports does St. Johnsbury Academy offer?
St. Johnsbury Academy offers 24 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Johnsbury Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for most sports offered.
What is St. Johnsbury Academy's ranking?
St. Johnsbury Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Johnsbury Academy?
The application deadline for St. Johnsbury Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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