BARNARD ACADEMY

Barnard Academy is a Title I public elementary school with about 80 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Barnard Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the information provided by the Barnard Academy website, here is a summary of the school:

Barnard Academy is a small, community-focused public elementary school serving students from preschool through sixth grade in Barnard, Vermont. As part of the Mountain Views Supervisory Union, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, personalized learning environment that encourages academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By leveraging its intimate size, the academy promotes close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and families, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention tailored to their unique developmental needs.

The school’s curriculum is deeply integrated with the surrounding Vermont landscape, often utilizing the local environment as an extended classroom to encourage place-based learning and environmental stewardship. Beyond core academic subjects, Barnard Academy prioritizes a holistic approach to education that includes the arts, physical education, and opportunities for civic engagement. By cultivating a culture of curiosity and collaboration, the school strives to prepare its students to become confident, thoughtful, and active members of both their local community and the wider world.

For more information, contact Barnard Academy at (802) 234-9763 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.