Oak Meadow School Photo

Best Putney Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,007 students in Putney, VT (there are 2 public schools, serving 363 public students). 74% of all K-12 students in Putney, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 15%).
The top-ranked private schools in Putney, VT include The Putney School, Oak Meadow School, and The Greenwood School.
The average acceptance rate is 47%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Top-Ranked Putney Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 | 43 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Meadow School
Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Gr: K-12 | 622 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition 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) 387-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate 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

Overview

This Town (Putney)
This State (VT)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,007 Students
13,583 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
12%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
1,569 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
60%
Average Class Size
9 students
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,792
$22,744
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,667
$7,523
Average Acceptance Rate
47%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$33 million
$35.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
56 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
604 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
301 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
2%
# Black Students
36 Students
348 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
741 Students
9,811 Students
% White Students
73%
71%
# 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
2,744 Students
% of Others Students
14%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 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 The Putney School, Oak Meadow School, and The Greenwood 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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