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About Craftsbury Schools
The town of Craftsbury provides a public school system for its children in grades K-12. The Elementary School hosts 60 children in kindergarten through fourth grade. The Academy has 140 student in grades 5 through 12.

Craftsbury Academy is home to the oldest continuously operated high school in the state of Vermont. Founded in 1829, the average classroom size is just 13 students, while a typical graduating class is 14 to 20. The Academy educates the town's students in grades 5-12 as well as drawing tuition students from neighboring towns.

The Craftsbury Elementary School provides a wonderful learning environment for children in grades K-4. Each class is self-contained (same friendly teacher all day), and the average class size is just 12 students. The Academy gives the same care to its fifth and sixth graders. Trained art, physical education and music teachers also work with the students several times each week.

Craftsbury Schools Mission Statement
Craftsbury Schools are student-centered schools. The common thread throughout our schools is respect for all people and property.

Our schools will enable individuals to achieve a high, measurable level of academic and social competence through variety of learning experiences. Students will learn in an inclusive, accepting, safe environment which prepares them to live full, independent and participatory lives.

Craftsbury Public Schools Vision
The Craftsbury Schools will strive to:
• Use our size to maximize learning opportunities
• Hold our students to high academic and social standards
• Improve student learning through creative and best-teaching practices
• Address the individual learning needs of all students
• Communicate with community members and foster community partnerships