The Putney School
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(802)387-6219
- We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received.
- When students learn by doing rather than being told, they develop confidence, deeper understanding, and resolve.
- Our continued commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs, and our deliberate choices for our community and curriculum have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 226 students
- Yearly Tuition: $59,400
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Putney School places among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1935 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 226 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33% State avg.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 73% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $59,400 |
| Tuition Notes | Day students: $35,300 |
| % on Financial Aid | 43% |
| Admissions Director | John Barrengos |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 8 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate FrisbeeBasketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Literary Magazine, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chamber Orchestra, Madrigals, Orchestra Recreational Athletic Programs: Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Horseback riding, Mountain Biking |
School Notes
- The Putney School is designed for independent, motivated, and capable students seeking intellectual freedom, responsibility and opportunities for competence in a variety of fields. The school's 500-acre campus is situated on a working Vermont dairy farm that supports a rich curriculum in sustainability. As a progressive school, we think of our curriculum as everything we do. This includes course work, student-driven projects, our Work Program, Afternoons, Evening Arts, independent studies, and off-campus learning opportunities.
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School Reviews
| 5 Putney is a wonderful and nurturing school with a fantastic arts program. It's been more than 10 years since I graduated and every passing year increases my understanding of what a special place Putney is and how blessed I was to attend. I received so much personal, academic, and creative support. I was given space and fantastic resources to discover myself as a person and an artist. I met lifelong friends and mentors. I was taught the value of hard work and time management. They met the superficial 'prep school' goal of helping me get into a top college. Going to Putney altered the course of my life in a wonderful way. I am forever in their debt. - Posted by Student/Alumni - junk |
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