The Sharon Academy (TSA) is a Vermont state-approved, independent day school located in beautiful Sharon, Vermont.
With 150 students, grades 7-12, TSA offers a lively and academically rigorous academy that seeks to "nurture intelligent, independent, and creative thinking in a small school community, awakening students to their immense potential and the difference they can make in the world".
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,930
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sharon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 15, 2025
Campus Size
94
School Motto
Small is Big
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
Average Class Size
28 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,930
Tuition Notes
Due to Vermont’s funding laws, The Sharon Academy is considered a “public” school for over 80% of our students. Towns in Vermont without a designated middle or high school (sending towns) pay tuition for their students to attend any school of their choice
Admissions Director
Amber Wylie
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, Dartmouth Model UN Conference, FIRST Robotics Team, Prom Committe, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club
Community Service, Dartmouth Model UN Conference, FIRST Robotics Team, Prom Committe, Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club
School Notes
- The community and student focused curriculum at The Sharon Academy is founded on the belief that all students have the potential to change their own lives as well as their communities. Therefore, community is woven into all of our activities: academic, athletic, dramatic, and artistic. Students are not only expected to participate and speak up in the decision making process at school, they are also encouraged to take responsibility for enhancing their own education. From independent studies, to junior and senior exhibition projects, to student driven extracurricular activities, and student-taught electives, TSA students are independent, innovative, and engaged.
- "Our students remind us daily that the operative word in education is learning not teaching. Learning is the thoughtful, creative and intelligent activity of learners. Learners make learning." - Michael Livingston, Head of School
- TSA offers a remarkably affordable private school education. 83% of our students are publicly funded from their town, while the remainder choose to attend TSA over their locally available option.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Andy Shephard - First graduate of TSA, known for his leadership and community involvement. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sharon Academy cost?
Sharon Academy's tuition is approximately $15,930 for private students.
What schools are Sharon Academy often compared to?
Sharon Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Potter S House School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Sharon Academy?
Sharon Academy famous alumni include: Andy Shephard - First graduate of TSA, known for his leadership and community involvement..
What sports does Sharon Academy offer?
Sharon Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Winter Track. Sharon Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for most sports offered.
What is Sharon Academy's ranking?
Sharon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Sharon Academy?
The application deadline for Sharon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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