Sheldon Academy is a state-licensed co-educational, therapeutic day-treatment and special education program for children 6 to 18 years of age.
Sheldon Academy's mission is to create a safe, therapeutic learning community that fosters hope and supports a student's social, emotional and academic growth for successful transition back to public school.
The staff is highly trained to deal effectively with troubled youngsters who have emotional and other disabilities.
There are special educators to implement individualized education plans (IEPs), behavioral specialists who focus on improving student behaviors and therapists who counsel children and parents and address the most pressing needs that prevent students from being successful in public school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 12%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center often compared to?
Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center is often viewed alongside schools like Killington Mountain School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center?
The application deadline for Sheldon Academy Of Vermont Achievement Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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