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Southshire Community School

24 Bank Street
North Bennington, VT 05257

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Tel: (802) 442-4601

www.southshire.org

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Southshire Community School Photo #1 - At Southshire Community School kindness matters. We create a supportive and respectful learning environment where everyone is seen and valued for who they are.

Southshire Community School Photo #2 - Our curriculum extends beyond our school building. We study science and observe our world around us; we study math and apply it in our daily encounters; we study and then write poetry, taking in our experiences and making them art.

Southshire Community School Photo #3 - Students are always exploring and the curriculum is driven by children's interests and inquiries.

Southshire Community School Photo #4 - Close, personalized learning support happens in one-on-one instruction, through small group lessons.

Southshire Community School Photo #5 - Students take frequent breaks between lessons, outside time and exploration of our North Bennington, VT campus is encouraged. Students enjoy tree swings, playgrounds, seesaws, balance beams, a plethora of outdoor equipment and plenty of room and woods to be in nature with friends.

Southshire Community School Photo #6 - Southshire Community School teaches students ages 4-14 (k-8). Our small school encourages older students and younger students to learn from one another; to see each other not in levels but as learners.

Southshire Community School Photo #7 - Students, their ideas and their work are taken seriously at Southshire Community School.

Southshire Community School Photo #8 - Students at Southshire Community School are friends, but often it feels as if they are more like family.

Southshire views education as the art of knowledge. Our students engage in the pursuit of joyful discovery through active thinking. We strive to help children become invidivduals who posses academic and critcal thinking skills, a love of learning and a strong interest in becoming creative, contributiong members of our community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Individual Learning Styles

Year Founded

1987

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 12%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Southshire strives to make our school available to all students.

Admissions Director

Coleen Healy

Admissions Associate

[email protected]

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingSwimming

School Notes

Southshire Community school brings together children of all ages to learn and exploer life's lessons. We believe our community approach to learning empowers students to become confident leaners capable of critcal thinking, creative expresssion, problem solving and teamwork. They know their voice is valued.

Source: Verified school update

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What sports does Southshire Community School offer?

Southshire Community School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing and Swimming.

When is the application deadline for Southshire Community School?

The application deadline for Southshire Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bennington County, VT is $12,364 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).