Lyndon Institute (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 457 students
Yearly Tuition: $47,500
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lyndon Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lyndon Institute
9	110
10	108
11	122
12	117

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ADD, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1867

Colors

White, Maroon

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

457 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 12%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

44%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition

AP Environmental ScienceAP European History

AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

AP Music TheoryAP Physics B

AP Studio Art: Design/DrawingAP United States History

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Semi-formal dress code (no ties, no jeans)

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$47,500

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Tuition Notes

$47,500 (tuition, boarding, weekend activities, meals) $3000 International Student Fee (insurance and transportation to airport) $19,835 (day student tuition)

Admissions Director

Sara O'Connor

Admissions Associate

Chad Simpson

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

LacrosseMountain Biking

Nordic SkiingSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Clay Target TeamFuture Farmers of America

League of Lyndon (E-Sport)National Art Honor Society

National Athletic Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

National Tech Honor SocietyOuting Club

Rotary Interact ClubStudent Council

Sustainability ClubYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Design StudioDrama Club

Hip Hop ClubPointe (Ballet)

Select BandSelect Chorus

Tap and Jazz Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Mountain Biking Club

School Notes

Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing an educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship. We are a private, co-ed, independent, and comprehensive high school for grades 9-12 offering a 150-course curriculum specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts, and career sciences. Our students participate in hands-on experieintial learning including accredited technical education programs. Our campus is located 10 minutes from a ski resort and the area offers extensive outdoor recreation opportunities.

School Mascot: Vikings

FAST FACTS

Year Founded: 1867
Number of Faculty: 54
Student to Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Motto: Per Aspera Ad Astra "Through Hard Work You Reach The Stars"
College Placement: Our students are being accepted at America`s "Top 100" colleges and universities ranging from the Ivy League to excellent liberal-arts colleges to national research universities.
Number of Courses and AP Courses: 150 Courses and 17 AP Courses
January Term: Between the first and second semesters, for the first two weeks following the holiday vacation, students participate in an interim term to immerse themselves in either an intensive study of subjects of their choosing or an internship.
Athletic & Extracurricular Programs: There are nearly 50 interscholastic athletic teams, extracurricular clubs, programs and activities available at Lyndon Institute. Athletic teams have worked hard to win over 25 State Championships since 2000.
Visual and Performing Arts Courses: There are over 20 visual and performance arts courses offered at Lyndon Institute. These include Chorus, Band, Jazz Band, World Music, AP Music Theory, Acting, Theater Company, Dance Company, Digital Photography, Studio Art, Drawing, Graphic Arts, Painting, and Printmaking, among others.
World Languages: Lyndon Institute offers a multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program and instruction in Spanish and French.
Our Community: Lyndon Institute prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community. Our students participate in a number of community service projects. Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath Track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trails (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs. The United Health Foundation has rated Vermont among the top healthiest states in the United States for over ten consecutive years. Vermont has also long been listed as one of the safest states in the nation.
Nearby Recreation: Lyndon Institute is located 10 minutes from Burke Mountain, an international Alpine ski resort, and Kingdom Trails, an extensive trail network for nonmotorized, multi-use recreation activity such as mountain biking (year-round), hiking, Nordic skiing and more.
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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Judi St. Hilaire - Olympic Athlete
- Andrew Johnson - Olympic Athlete
- Moses Pendleton - Founder of dance company MOMIX
- Walter H. Cleary - Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lyndon Institute cost?

Lyndon Institute's tuition is approximately $47,500 for private students.

What schools are Lyndon Institute often compared to?

Lyndon Institute is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johnsbury Academy by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Lyndon Institute?

Lyndon Institute famous alumni include: Judi St. Hilaire, Andrew Johnson, Moses Pendleton and Walter H. Cleary.

What sports does Lyndon Institute offer?

Lyndon Institute offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Lyndon Institute is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for most sports offered.

What is Lyndon Institute's ranking?

Lyndon Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lyndon Institute?

The application deadline for Lyndon Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 9/21/2020

Lyndon Institute is definitely a "small town feel" School-My fourth child is now enrolled and though we're only on the third day of school he walks down the hall and teachers say hello and know his name. Community minded with a huge emphasis on good citizenship, LI embraces small town values!

- Posted by Parent - Jodi Wheeler

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The average private school tuition in Vermont is $18,919 for elementary schools and $33,352 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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