Education in St. Johnsbury Area

St. Johnsbury has a rich tradition of education. St. Johnsbury Academy, founded by the Fairbanks family in 1842, is a top-ranked private preparatory school which also functions as the local high school. It offers one of the most diversified education programs in the country, with course offerings that range from an extensive technical program to a wide selection of advanced placement offerings. The school population of almost 1,000 students includes approximately 200 boarding students from around the world, giving the school a strong international flavor. The beautiful facilities and innovative faculty bring St. Johnsbury Academy national acclaim.
St. Johnsbury has a public school system for pre-K through 8th grade, located in the heart of town. Several private elementary and middle schools are also available in the local area.
Five miles from St. Johnsbury, in Lyndonville, VT, is Lyndon State College, one of the four state colleges of Vermont. Besides providing higher education for about 1,200 students, the College reaches out to the local community through its course offerings as well as its many cultural events, which are open to the public.