The Putney School
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked VT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Yearly Tuition: $59,400
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Putney School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
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.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ted Osius - U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam
- Wally Shawn - Writer, actor, director
- Jonathan Schell - Author, The Fate of the Earth
- Errol Morris - Documentary filmmaker
- Kerry Kennedy Cuomo - Director Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Hum. Rights
- Tea Leoni - Actress
- Tim Weiner - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
- Tim Daly - Film, television, and theater actor
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Putney School cost?
The Putney School's tuition is approximately $59,400 for private students.
What schools are The Putney School often compared to?
The Putney Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vermont Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from The Putney School?
The Putney School famous alumni include: Ted Osius, Wally Shawn, Jonathan Schell, Errol Morris, Kerry Kennedy Cuomo, Tea Leoni, Tim Weiner and Tim Daly.
What sports does The Putney School offer?
The Putney School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Soccer, Track and Field and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is The Putney School's ranking?
The Putney School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Putney School?
The application deadline for The Putney School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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