Mount St Joseph Academy is an independent, co-educational, Catholic school that operates under the authority and jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington and in accordance with the policies of the Diocesan Board of Education.
Mount St. Joseph Academy provides a personal, Catholic school community in the heart of Vermont.
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, MSJ focuses on the education of the whole person by integrating spiritual development, academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service into everyday life.
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Mounties are selfconfident and resolute.
Our mission is to create a just world. Mount St. Joseph Academy is a Roman Catholic, state approved secondary school.
The Academy is “A Place to Belong” that welcomes all students, and provides a quality education based on Catholic Christian principles.
As an academic community our main goal is to educate the whole person through intensive curricular, co-curricular, and athletic programs.
The Academy invites all students to share their gifts and talents for the betterment of the community and the world.
We believe in the principles of compassion and justice. Mount St.
Joseph believes in creating a religious and moral environment where young people grow to a faith-filled, Catholic Christian maturity that helps them to achieve personal wholeness and to provide effective service to others.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
![Mount St. Joseph Academy Student By Grade Mount St. Joseph Academy Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/28000/27949/mount-st-joseph-academy-chart-bxV1ncc.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount St. Joseph Academy often compared to?
Mount St. Joseph Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rutland Area Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mount St. Joseph Academy?
The application deadline for Mount St. Joseph Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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