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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked VT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,000
- 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 History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1882
Colors
Green, White
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,000
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount St. Joseph Academy cost?
Mount St. Joseph Academy's tuition is approximately $16,000 for private students.
What schools are Mount St. Joseph Academy often compared to?
Mount St. Joseph Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Rutland Area Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Mount St. Joseph Academy's ranking?
Mount St. Joseph Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Mount St. Joseph Academy vs. Rutland Area Christian School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mount St. Joseph Academy is Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ The King School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School
All-boys | Special Education School
71 Park Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Of Vermont
All-girls | Special Education School
Mead Building 98 Merchants Road
Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 622-3230
Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 622-3230
0.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center
Special Education School
88 Park St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School
All-boys | Special Education School
71 Park Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Easter Seals Of Vermont
All-girls | Special Education School
Mead Building 98 Merchants Road
Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 622-3230
Rutland, VT 05702
(802) 622-3230
0.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center
Special Education School
88 Park St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Killington Mountain School
Special Program Emphasis
2708 Killington Rd
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-5671
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-5671
10 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School
All-boys | Special Education School
71 Park Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
0.7 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center
Special Education School
88 Park St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-2395
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Killington Mountain School
Special Program Emphasis
2708 Killington Rd
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-5671
Killington, VT 05751
(802) 422-5671
10 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
60 S Main St
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 773-0500
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
112 Lincoln Ave
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-0709
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 7 students
115 Main Rd
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-9733
Fair Haven, VT 05743
(802) 265-9733
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Truthville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
39 County Route 12a
North Granville, NY 12854
(518) 642-2517
North Granville, NY 12854
(518) 642-2517
20.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
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(Catholic)
64 Amherst Ave
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7433
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
(518) 585-7433
27.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Granville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
9594.4 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Granville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Quaker St
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
Granville, NY 12832
(518) 642-1051
9594.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Mettawee Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5788 Vt Route 153
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 645-9009
9594.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Mary J Tanner Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9523 State Route 22
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
Middle Granville, NY 12849
(518) 642-1051
9594.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Wells Village School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Mwa Loop
Wells, VT 05774
(802) 645-0386
Wells, VT 05774
(802) 645-0386
9595.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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