The School of Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales has created an innovative and comprehensive educational program that directly addresses the complex needs of our students and their families.
In a Catholic school, your child will benefit from a solid academic and moral foundation.
Ours is an intimate and supportive school setting where we know each child by name, students learn to value their own gifts, and to understand the important contributions they can make to their community.
We are dedicated to the Catholic education of young people within an environment that is caring, challenging, respectful and happy, endowing each student with the strongest possible motivation for using his or her education for God, for country, for family, for neighbor, and for self.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,180
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
6%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms required.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial assistance is available to qualifying families.
% on Financial Aid
80%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales is dedicated to providing excellence in academics and a deepening faith in God and Gospel values.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales cost?
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales's tuition is approximately $5,180 for private students.
What schools are The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales often compared to?
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales is often viewed alongside schools like Grace Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales offer?
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
What is The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales's ranking?
The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales?
The application deadline for The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales vs. Grace Christian School
The nearest high school to The School Of Sacred Heart St. Francis De Sales is Grace Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bennington Regional Day Progra (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bennington Regional Day Progra
Special Education School
Catamount Elementary School
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 5 students
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England School For Girls
All-girls | Alternative School
192 Fairview St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
1.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students Tuition listed
Forrest Ward Memorial School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
404 Houghton Lanae
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 681-7029
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 681-7029
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students
2196 Harwood Hill Rd
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-3868
3.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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