The Putney School

The Putney School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
418 Houghton Brook Rd,  Putney, VT
4.5
4.2
220 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$50,100
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Teachers
65
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
650
Verbal
680
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
30
Reading
31
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
64.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Boarding HS in Vermont
#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Vermont
#1 Best HS for the Arts in Vermont
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 40 Students
Brown University 29 Students
University of Vermont 28 Students
Bates College 23 Students
Skidmore College 22 Students
Sarah Lawrence College 20 Students
Bowdoin College 18 Students
Boston University 17 Students
Middlebury College 17 Students
Smith College 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 18 Students
Environmental Science 18 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Film and Video Studies 14 Students
History 13 Students
English 10 Students
Arts 9 Students
Anthropology 9 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 35 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/28/2026
The 1970s were full of drama, and teens at Putney made/experienced their share. But I thrived. I'm so glad to know that its core tenets have continued, and that many things (like buildings) have improved. I'm also proud of the many alumni who have achieved success in their careers — in many fields.
5.0 Alum
1/27/2026
I went to a selective undergraduate institution that had shiny view books and plenty of resources. But it's my time at Putney that stands out in my mind as formative and worth the money.
5.0 Parent
12/14/2025
From Day One our son has loved Putney -- I can't imagine any other place for him. He has been able to grow and flourish -- as a student, as an artist, as a thinker, as an outdoorsman, as a community member, as friend, as a human. Putney has helped him mature in ways that we could only have hoped.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
5.0 other
9/18/2024
Putney remains an unparalleled educational, community, and lifetime experience even after a B.A., masters, and 10 years out from Putney graduation. The friends I made there remain in my life with a unique bond, and the appreciation for culture, arts, diversity, learning, and kindness I learned follo...
5.0 parent
9/13/2024
Putney is a gem. On a beautiful hill, in rural Vermont, three hundred lucky students work, learn and play together. We've had two kids go through Putney and they are as different as possible. Both were challenged, supported and guided through a very nearly perfect high school experience and into gre...
5.0 student
12/6/2015
The Putney School is the very best thing that has ever happened to me. Here, I learned so many things that I was interested in, but never had the chance to get involved with before. For examples, my Fiber Arts teacher helped me so much while I tried to learn fashion design (fashion design is not off...
4.0 student
9/12/2013
I just read what someone wrote about Putney, and I'd point out several points to prevent misunderstanding. This person said, "There was never a spare moment for my personal artwork advancement," but that's not at all true. Although school does not emphasize on grades, but I got straight As on all of...

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The Putney School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 418 Houghton Brook Rd in Putney, in the Putney neighborhood. Annual tuition is $50,100. The school has a total enrollment of 220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. The Putney School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $477,883. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Greenwood School, Oak Meadow School, Putney Central School, and more. Learn more about what Putney has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Putney School.

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