For the 2025 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,666 students located throughout Vermont.
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Top Vermont Boarding Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 430 students
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 232 students
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 924 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Vermont?
There are 5 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 $69,900 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 (1320) 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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