The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bennington, VT
307 School St, Bennington, VT 05201
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Bennington
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Serving families in Bennington since at least 2011
The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales is a Catholic parish school in Bennington, Vermont, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 110 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Burlington. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 110
- Teachers
- 11.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Burlington
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 3,830 Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales
What grades does The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales serve?
The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales?
About 110 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales?
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