The Putney School
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 (2022)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 226 students
- Yearly Tuition: $59,400
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
The Putney School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
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.: 10%
Students by Grade
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
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
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
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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The nearest high school to The Putney School is Oak Meadow School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Grammar School (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
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Grades: 9-12 | 246 students 10.6 miles 10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
10.6
9-12
246
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students 36.3 miles 39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
36.3
9-12
400
Grades: 9-12 | 250 students 58.1 miles 30 School Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-1733
58.1
9-12
250
Grades: 9-12 | 650 students 25.2 miles One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
25.2
9-12
650
Grades: 6-12 | 386 students 55.6 miles 2108 River Road
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-4524
55.6
6-12
386
School Reviews
5 12/7/2015
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.
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