Private Schools in Craftsbury Common, Vermont

The Sterling School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Craftsbury Common itself, offering grades 9-12 with a unique focus on environmental stewardship and experiential learning. The school combines rigorous college preparatory academics with hands-on environmental science programs and extensive outdoor education. Students benefit from small class sizes (average 8:1 student-teacher ratio), personalized attention, and a curriculum that integrates traditional academics with practical skills. The 430-acre campus includes working farm operations, science laboratories, and extensive outdoor learning spaces. Sterling emphasizes community living, environmental responsibility, and developing students' critical thinking skills through project-based learning and field research.

St. Johnsbury Academy is one of Vermont's premier independent academies, serving as both a town academy and an independent school that draws students from throughout the Northeast Kingdom, including Craftsbury Common. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum with over 220 courses including Advanced Placement, honors, and extensive technical education programs. The 50-acre campus features state-of-the-art science laboratories, performing arts centers, athletic facilities, and technical education shops. With a diverse student body and extensive extracurricular offerings including championship athletics and renowned arts programs, St. Johnsbury Academy provides robust transportation services to students from Craftsbury and surrounding towns.

Lyndon Institute is an independent high school serving the Northeast Kingdom region, including students from Craftsbury Common. The school offers a comprehensive educational experience blending rigorous college preparatory academics with extensive career technical education programs. The 150-acre campus includes modern academic facilities, specialized technical education centers, athletic complexes, and performing arts spaces. Lyndon Institute is known for its personalized approach to education, offering small class sizes and individualized attention while maintaining a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses, extensive arts programs, and competitive athletics. The school provides transportation services throughout the region and has a strong reputation for preparing students for both college and career paths.