For the 2026 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 1,670 students located throughout Vermont.
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Best Vermont Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Vermont Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students
Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Avg. class size: 4 students
Acceptance rate: 20%
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All-boys
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Gr: 9-12, PG | 430 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
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PO Box 127, 168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3700
Gr: 9-12, PG | 232 students
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
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418 Houghton Brook Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6201
Gr: 9-12, PG | 34 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 75%
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1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104
Gr: 9-12, PG | 924 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
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1000 Main Street, PO Box 906
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 751-2130
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 $70,340 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.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 1,670
- Average Tuition: $70,340
- Average Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Average Class Size: 10 students
- % Students Boarding: 55%
- % International Students: 12%
- % Students of Color: 13%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 74%
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