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Best Vermont Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,701 students located throughout Vermont.

Top Vermont Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Avg. class size: 4 students Acceptance rate: 20% Tuition listed
Lyndon Institute
Lyndon Institute Photo
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
Gr: 9-12, PG | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 98% Tuition listed
151 Mountain School Rd
Vershire, VT 05079
(802) 685-1885
Gr: 10-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 78% Tuition listed
The Putney School
The Putney School Photo
(15)
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
Rock Point School
Rock Point School Photo - Engaged learning with hands-on teachers.
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Gr: 9-12, PG | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 75% Tuition listed
St. Johnsbury Academy
St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
(3)
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Gr: 9-12, PG | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Vermont?
There are 6 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Vermont.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Vermont?
The average Vermont boarding school tuition cost is $67,367 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Vermont?
St. Johnsbury Academy, founded in 1842, is the oldest boarding school in Vermont.
What boarding school in Vermont has the lowest acceptance rates?
The Greenwood School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (20%) in Vermont.
What boarding school in Vermont has the highest average SAT scores?
The Putney School has the highest average SAT scores (1330) in Vermont.
Which boarding schools in Vermont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Vermont include: Lyndon Institute vs. St. Johnsbury Academy

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