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Vermont Boarding Schools

Vermont boarding school choices: Vermont has 4 boarding schools serving 1,675 students.
Tuition level with the national average: Average tuition in Vermont is $68,850, based on 4 reporting schools, against a national average of $66,936.
Financial aid below the national average: 38% of students receive financial aid, based on 4 reporting schools, 5 points below the national average of 43%.
Class size in line with the national average: The average class size is 12 students, based on 4 reporting schools.
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,675
  • Average Tuition: $68,850
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 76%
  • % Students Boarding: 47%
  • % International Students: 11%
  • % Students of Color: 17%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,675
  • Average Tuition: $68,850
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 76%
  • % Students Boarding: 47%
  • % International Students: 11%
  • % Students of Color: 17%

Top Vermont Boarding Schools (2026-27)

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Lyndon Institute Photo
Lyndon Institute
Gr: 9-12, PG | 430 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Tuition listed
PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
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The Putney School Photo - The Putney School is located on a working dairy farm. We value the dignity and relevance of physical work, which shows through our Work Program. Students carry out daily chores, collaborate in teams, learn skills, and sometimes lead crews various areas: Barn, Kitchen, Land-Use, Dining & Maintenance.
The Putney School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5566
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Rock Point School Photo - Engaged learning with hands-on teachers.
Rock Point School
Gr: 9-12, PG | 30 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
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St. Johnsbury Academy Photo - One of the most beautiful campuses in America, in one of the most beautiful states.
St. Johnsbury Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 995 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
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4
Boarding Schools
1,604
Students
-9.8% (-175 students) 11-yr
$68,200
Avg. Tuition
+36.5% (+$18,228) 11-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+6.8% (+1 student) 11-yr
17%
Students of Color
+38.8% (+4.8 pp) 11-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.7% (-0.8) 11-yr

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (VT)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
4 Schools
6.4 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Boarding Schools

YearVermont (VT) TotalUS Avg per State
202546.4
202446.2
202346.0
202245.9
202145.7
202045.4
201945.4
201845.2
201745.1
201644.9
201545.0
201445.0
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# Students
1,604 Students
2,517 Students

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Trends in Total Number of Boarding School Students

YearVermont (VT) TotalUS Avg per State
20251,6042,517
20241,6202,453
20231,6362,367
20221,6292,384
20211,6292,278
20201,7182,144
20191,7202,197
20181,7202,146
20171,8202,100
20161,8121,980
20151,8051,985
20141,7791,962
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Academics and Faculty

This State (VT)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1

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Trends in Average Student-Teacher Ratio

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
20256:18:1
20246:17:1
20237:17:1
20227:17:1
20217:17:1
20207:17:1
20197:17:1
20187:17:1
20177:17:1
20167:17:1
20157:17:1
20147:17:1
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% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
69%

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Trends in Average % Faculty with Advanced Degrees

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
202573%69%
202473%68%
202372%69%
202273%68%
202173%67%
202073%66%
201973%65%
201873%66%
201773%66%
201673%65%
201567%65%
201467%65%
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Academic Programs

This State (VT)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Vermont report Avg. AP Courses and Avg. IB Courses, so the Northeast regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. AP Courses
22
22

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Regional Trends (Northeast) in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNortheast Region AvgNational Avg
20252222
20242222
20232222
20222222
20212222
20202222
20192121
20182121
20172021
20161920
20152120
20141919
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Avg. IB Courses
24
28

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Regional Trends (Northeast) in Average Number of IB Courses Offered

YearNortheast Region AvgNational Avg
20252428
20243333
20233332
20223332
20213434
20203631
20193532
20184234
20173830
20163930
20153227
20142926
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Avg. Class Size
12
13

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Trends in Average Class Size

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
20251213
20241213
20231113
20221113
20211113
20201112
20191113
20181113
20171113
20161113
20151113
20141113
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Academic Performance

This State (VT)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Vermont report Avg. SAT Score and Avg. ACT Score, so the Northeast regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. SAT Score
1289
1271

Regional Trends (Northeast) in Average SAT Score

YearNortheast Region AvgNational Avg
202512891271
202412911274
202312881278
202212841276
202112901277
202012871273
201912801271
201812741273
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Avg. ACT Score
28
27

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Regional Trends (Northeast) in Average ACT Score

YearNortheast Region AvgNational Avg
20252827
20242827
20232827
20222727
20212727
20202727
20192727
20182726
20172626
20162626
20152626
20142525
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Avg. Acceptance Rate
78%
59%

Trends in Average Acceptance Rate

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
202578%59%
202478%57%
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Tuition and Finances

This State (VT)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Vermont report Avg. Tuition (International), so the Northeast regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$68,200
$64,455

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Trends in Average Tuition Cost

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
2025$68,200$64,455
2024$64,150$62,584
2023$63,325$60,415
2022$61,375$58,343
2021$60,411$57,017
2020$57,736$55,760
2019$55,100$54,186
2018$54,316$52,108
2017$53,354$50,594
2016$52,153$49,180
2015$51,538$47,708
2014$49,973$48,599
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Avg. Tuition (Day)
$34,117
$38,004

Trends in Average Day Student Tuition

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
2025$34,117$38,004
2024$36,353$36,732
2023$33,507$35,848
2022$31,622$34,469
2021$30,945$34,614
2018$24,728$30,133
2017$24,378$29,344
2016$24,035$29,140
2015$23,423$28,042
2014$22,611$27,217
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Avg. Tuition (International)
$71,634
$62,450

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Regional Trends (Northeast) in Average International Student Tuition

YearNortheast Region AvgNational Avg
2025$71,634$62,450
2024$67,930$59,956
2023$61,152$57,872
2022$61,263$56,738
2021$58,071$54,097
2020$57,330$52,930
2019$54,349$51,250
2018$49,846$47,647
2017$48,629$45,370
2016$49,367$45,211
2015$50,387$45,218
2014$49,080$45,073
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Avg. Financial Aid Rate
38%
42%

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Trends in Average Financial Aid Rate

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
202538%42%
202437%41%
202325%41%
202225%40%
202125%40%
202026%39%
201926%38%
201826%38%
201726%37%
201626%36%
201526%36%
201426%35%
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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$19,700
$27,075

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Trends in Average Financial Aid Grant

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
2025$19,700$27,075
2024$19,700$26,722
2023$21,267$26,202
2022$21,267$26,183
2021$21,267$26,267
2020$21,267$26,166
2019$21,267$26,311
2018$21,267$25,365
2017$21,267$24,537
2016$21,267$23,339
2015$20,358$22,851
2014$19,025$22,694
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Avg. Endowment
$18 MM
$84 MM

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Trends in Average School Endowment

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
2025$18 MM$84 MM
2024$15 MM$83 MM
2023$15 MM$77 MM
2022$14 MM$73 MM
2021$14 MM$73 MM
2020$14 MM$67 MM
2019$14 MM$67 MM
2018$14 MM$72 MM
2017$14 MM$71 MM
2016$12 MM$68 MM
2015$12 MM$67 MM
2014$12 MM$64 MM
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Student Diversity

This State (VT)
US
% Students of Color
17%
30%

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Trends in Average % Students of Color

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
202517%30%
202414%29%
202314%29%
202214%27%
202114%27%
202013%26%
201913%24%
201813%24%
201712%22%
201612%22%
201512%21%
201412%21%
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% International Students
11%
27%

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Trends in Average % International Students

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
202511%27%
202413%27%
202313%26%
202212%26%
202112%25%
202015%25%
201915%26%
201815%26%
201716%27%
201616%26%
201516%25%
201416%25%
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% Boarding Students
48%
59%

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Trends in Average % Boarding Students

YearVermont (VT) AvgNational Avg
202548%59%
202448%60%
202350%61%
202249%61%
202149%61%
202051%62%
201951%62%
201851%62%
201753%63%
201653%63%
201553%64%
201453%63%
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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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