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Best Vermont Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 1,957 students in Vermont. You can also find more schools membership associations in Vermont.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Vermont include The Putney School, The Greenwood School, and St. Johnsbury Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 23%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Vermont (2026-27)

St. Johnsbury Academy Photo
St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 34
1000 Main Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
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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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Lyndon Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 20
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636
(1)
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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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Vermont Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 21
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Vermont?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Vermont include The Putney School, The Greenwood School, and St. Johnsbury Academy.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Vermont?
5 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Vermont.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Vermont?
Vermont private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 12% minority students, which is same as the Vermont private school average of 12%.
5
Private Schools
1,957
Students
$68,825
Avg. Tuition
12%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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