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Putney Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,007 students in Putney, VT, 74% of all K-12 students in Putney, VT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,007
  • Average Tuition: $36,792
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Putney, VT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,007
  • Average Tuition: $36,792
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Putney, VT School Trends

Top Ranked Putney Private Schools (2026-27)

The Greenwood School Photo
The Greenwood School
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
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Oak Meadow School Photo
Oak Meadow School
Gr: K-12 | 622 students
Extracurriculars: 4
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
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The Putney School Photo
The Putney School
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Alternative School
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
(1)
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The Grammar School Photo
The Grammar School
Gr: NS-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
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Putney, VT Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,007
Students
+155.6% (+613 students) 10-yr
$36,792
Avg. Tuition
+13.5% (+$4,380) 10-yr
9
Avg. Class Size
-10.0% (-1 student) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-30.0% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Putney)
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools
134 Schools
# Students
1,007 Students
13,481 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202525199179
202425196172
2023253101174
202229795185
202127992180
202027986171
201915493175
201815493172
201714097180
201614296178
201513188167
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% Students of Color
14%
12%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202514%12%34%
202414%13%34%
202328%14%33%
202215%10%33%
202114%10%32%
202014%9%32%
201925%10%31%
201825%10%31%
201729%9%32%
201629%9%32%
201520%9%32%
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0.45
0.46

Diversity Score Trends

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20250.450.460.65
20240.450.450.65
20230.430.430.65
20220.350.410.64
20210.290.400.64
20200.290.400.64
20190.380.390.63
20180.380.390.63
20170.430.390.61
20160.440.390.61
20150.460.360.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
600 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20255%5%5%
20245%4%5%
20237%5%5%
20227%3%4%
20217%4%4%
20207%3%4%
201913%3%4%
201813%3%4%
201713%3%4%
201613%3%4%
201513%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
299 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20254%2%9%
20244%2%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20212%2%9%
20202%2%9%
20193%2%8%
20183%2%8%
20173%2%8%
20163%2%8%
20153%2%8%
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# Black Students
36 Students
345 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20254%3%7%
20244%3%7%
20233%2%8%
20224%2%7%
20214%2%7%
20204%2%8%
20195%2%7%
20185%2%7%
20175%2%7%
20165%2%7%
20155%2%8%
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# White Students
741 Students
9,748 Students
% White Students
73%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202573%71%52%
202473%72%52%
202374%74%52%
202280%75%54%
202184%75%54%
202084%76%54%
201978%77%56%
201878%77%56%
201775%76%58%
201674%77%58%
201572%79%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
141 Students
2,714 Students
% of Others Students
14%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202514%19%26%
202414%19%26%
202314%17%25%
20227%18%25%
20213%17%25%
20203%17%24%
20191%16%24%
20181%16%23%
20174%17%22%
20165%16%22%
20157%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
1,559 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
20255:18:111:1
20245:18:111:1
20236:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20217:17:111:1
20207:17:112:1
20197:18:112:1
20187:18:112:1
20175:17:112:1
20165:17:112:1
20156:17:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
61%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202575%60%55%
202475%59%54%
202375%61%54%
202275%61%54%
202175%60%54%
202067%60%54%
201967%59%53%
201867%60%53%
201766%62%53%
201666%61%52%
201566%62%52%
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Average Class Size
9 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202591215
202491215
202391115
202291215
202191115
202091115
201991115
201891115
2017111115
2016111115
2015101115
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,792
$23,109

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$45,944$23,576$15,012
2024$45,944$22,772$14,622
2023$45,944$22,221$14,057
2022$42,560$21,468$13,504
2021$42,035$21,217$13,232
2020$42,010$20,793$12,915
2019$41,251$20,710$12,656
2018$40,438$20,179$12,363
2017$33,913$19,230$12,049
2016$33,096$17,978$11,633
2015$32,412$17,660$11,174
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Average % on Financial Aid
27%
39%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202528%38%34%
202428%38%34%
202328%40%34%
202236%41%33%
202136%42%33%
202036%41%32%
201936%41%31%
201836%41%30%
201741%42%30%
201641%41%29%
201541%40%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,667
$8,755

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
2025$4,667$7,523$7,073
2024$4,667$6,880$6,930
2023$4,667$6,880$6,469
2022$6,350$7,502$6,289
2021$6,350$7,252$6,055
2020$6,350$7,252$5,921
2019$6,350$7,693$5,795
2018$6,350$7,693$5,456
2017$7,600$7,920$5,319
2015$7,600$7,312$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$33 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
75%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPutney, VT AvgVermont (VT)National
202547%71%81%
202458%82%85%
202358%81%85%
202258%82%85%
202158%82%85%
202058%81%85%
201958%81%85%
201858%81%85%
201763%80%85%
201663%82%85%
201563%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Putney, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Putney, VT include Oak Meadow School, The Greenwood School, and The Putney School.
How many private schools are located in Putney?
4 private schools are located in Putney.
What percentage of students in Putney go to private school?
74% of all K-12 students in Putney are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).

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