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 High Schools Offering Track and Field Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools offering track and field as an interscholastic sport serving 3,230 students in Vermont.
The top-ranked offering track and field sport private high schools in Vermont include Lyndon Institute, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Burr and Burton Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 69%.
25% of private high schools offering track and field sport in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Private High Schools Offering Track and Field Sport in Vermont (2026)

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
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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
Mid Vermont Christian School
Mid Vermont Christian School Photo
(Christian)
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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

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