Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Lyndon Institute
About the School
- Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship.
- We are an independent and comprehensive high school for grades 9 12, offering a 150-course curriculum (including 16 AP courses) specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts and career and technical programs. Our mission is to provide thoughtful and rigorous preparation for our students to reach their intellectual, creative and physical potential.
- Our learning community is comprised of 500 students; 90% are day students from dozens of area towns and villages and 10% are international boarding students from a dozen countries.
- The main 130-acre campus hosts 34 buildings, including the Main Building, Alumni Gymnasium, the 650-seat Alumni Auditorium, the Elliott Memorial Library, the John L. Norris, Jr. Center for the Arts, the Monahan Academic Commons, the Vail Student Center and six dormitories.
- The 300-acre Binney Woods forest, located on Burke Mountain, provides outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. Using standards-based instruction crafted from state, national and institutional standards, we create a shared focus on instruction that helps all students achieve college and career readiness. Based on carefully selected assessments, dedication to differentiated instruction, quality professional development and genuine collaboration across teachers, specialist, administrators and parents, Lyndon Institute believes that all students can learn and achieve high standards.
- Our students are encouraged to respect and value diversity and to be active and responsible citizens.
- In 2009, Lyndon Institute was one of the first two high schools in the U.S. permitted to offer an American high school program in China.
- We currently partner with three schools in China (Shaoxing, Heifei, and Fuzhou). LI offers a multi-level ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and instruction in Spanish, Latin, French, Chinese and Russian.
- Our fine and performing arts program consists of 22 courses in chorus, band, jazz band, world music, AP Music Theory, acting, the LI Theater Company, the LI Dance Company, digital photography, AP Studio Art, drawing, pottery, graphic design, painting, and printmaking.
- Between the first and second semesters, for the first two weeks after the holiday vacation, students participate in "January Term" to focus on project-based learning and immerse themselves in an internship or the intensive study of subjects of their choosing. Most of the classes taught during January Term are created by our students.
- We offer over 71 interscholastic athletic teams, extracurricular clubs, and programs.
- Over 226 State Championships have been earned by our athletes since 2000.
- Located in the scenic and historic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, our school is a key educational and cultural resource for our entire community.
- Our students participate in a number of community service projects.
- Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trail (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs.
- LI prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community. We believe that the primary obligation of our school is to help every student to discover their individual academic, artistic, technological, and athletic aptitudes; to encourage the development of goals appropriate to such aptitude, and to aid in developing the goals for the betterment of one`s self and one`s community.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lyndon Institute ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 268 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
2026 School Data
Lyndon Institute
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1867
1906
Campus Size
130 acres
130 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
We learn not for school, but for life.
Student Body
Enrollment
430 students
319 students
% Students of Color
6%
28%
% International Students
10%
21%
% Students Boarding
10%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
# of AP Courses Offered
16
18
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$11 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$45,000
(This does not include fees)
(This does not include fees)
$71,900
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$33,500
$50,000
% Students on Financial Aid
75%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$25,000
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Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
17
College Matriculation
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Judi St. Hilaire - Olympic Athlete
- Andrew Johnson - Olympic Athlete
- Moses Pendleton - Founder of dance company MOMIX
- Walter H. Cleary - Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lyndon Institute cost?
Lyndon Institute's tuition is approximately $45,000 for boarding students.
What schools are Lyndon Institute often compared to?
Lyndon Institute is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johnsbury Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Lyndon Institute?
The acceptance rate of Lyndon Institute is 98%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Lyndon Institute?
Lyndon Institute famous alumni include: Judi St. Hilaire, Andrew Johnson, Moses Pendleton and Walter H. Cleary.
What sports does Lyndon Institute offer?
Lyndon Institute offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is Lyndon Institute's ranking?
Lyndon Institute ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for Lyndon Institute?
The application deadline for Lyndon Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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