For the 2026 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,675 students located throughout Vermont.
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Top Vermont Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
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
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
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
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Gr: 9-12, PG | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Gr: 9-12, PG | 995 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 4 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 $68,850 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?
Rock Point School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (50%) 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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