The Putney School Photo - Putney is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 founded in 1935 by Carmelita Hinton. We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Our commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.

Best Vermont Private Schools Offering Cross Country Sport (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private schools offering cross country as an interscholastic sport serving 4,856 students in Vermont.
The top ranked offering cross country sport private schools in Vermont include Vermont Academy, St. Johnsbury Academy, and The Putney School.
The average tuition cost is $36,740, which is higher than the Vermont private school average tuition cost of $23,549.
33% of private schools offering cross country sport in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Private Schools Offering Cross Country Sport in Vermont (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
57 Seminary Ave
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
136 Locust St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-6696
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lyndon Institute
Lyndon Institute Photo - Lyndon Institute is a comprehensive, independent high school providing thoughtful and rigorous preparation for students of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, USA and beyond to reach their intellectual, creative, and physical potential.
(1)
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Mater Christi School
Mater Christi School Photo - Mater Christi School is a private Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Visit and experience a tradition of excellence.
(Catholic)
(7)
50 Mansfield Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3992
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mid Vermont Christian School
Mid Vermont Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(9)
399 W Gilson Avenue
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 295-6800
Gr: NS-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Putney School
The Putney School Photo - Putney is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 founded in 1935 by Carmelita Hinton. We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Our commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.
Alternative School
(1)
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rice Memorial High School
Rice Memorial High School Photo - Students come from all over Vermont to attend Rice. We know joining a new school can be intimidating, but we have events and activities geared toward helping students feel welcome and at home. Here upperclassmen welcome new students during orientation.
(Catholic)
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier School
St. Francis Xavier School Photo
(Catholic)
5 Saint Peter Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Monica-st. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
79 Summer St
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-5015
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sharon Academy
Sharon Academy Photo - TSA students form the letters "TSA"
205 Academy Drive
Sharon, VT 05065
(802) 763-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thetford Academy
Thetford Academy Photo - Thetford Academy's 295-acre campus includes multiple athletic fields and an extensive trail network for hiking, walking, running, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing.
304 Academy Rd
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(802) 785-4805
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Vermont Academy
Vermont Academy Photo
(3)
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Vermont Commons School
Vermont Commons School Photo
(3)
75 Green Mountain Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 865-8084
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vermont Day School
Vermont Day School Photo - Campus
(6)
6701 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 495-5150
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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