The Putney School Photo - Putney is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 founded in 1935 by Carmelita Hinton. We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Our commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.

Top 5 Best Windham County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,450 students in Windham County, VT (there are 28 public schools, serving 5,055 public students). 33% of all K-12 students in Windham County, VT are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Windham County, VT include Stratton Mountain School, Vermont Academy, and The Putney School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Vermont private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
5% of private schools in Windham County, VT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Windham County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Oak Meadow School
Oak Meadow School Photo - Oak Meadow students are able to learn while they explore the globe.
8 Bellows Falls Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 251-7250
Grades: K-12
| 622 students
Compass School
Compass School Photo - Mountain Day is an annual event -- all grades hike to the top of a local mountain with the staff and faculty, and families are welcome, too.
(4)
7892 US Route 5
Westminster Station, VT 05159
(802) 463-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
The Greenwood School
The Greenwood School Photo - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.
All-boys | Special Education School
14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-4545
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Kurn Hattin Homes
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Liberty High School
20 Technology Dr #5
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
The Putney School
The Putney School Photo - Putney is a co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 founded in 1935 by Carmelita Hinton. We are a progressive school, in that we value the idea that education is something to be actively pursued rather than passively received. Our commitment to Ms. Hinton's fundamental beliefs have put Putney at the leading edge of education in America.
Alternative School
(1)
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
48 Walnut St
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-6320
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Stratton Mountain School
Stratton Mountain School Photo - www.gosms.org
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
World Cup Circle
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 856-1117
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Vermont Academy
Vermont Academy Photo
(3)
10 Long Walk
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-6229
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Community Schoolhouse
Special Education School
10 Oak Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7260
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
The Grammar School
The Grammar School Photo
159 Grammar School Lane
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5364
Grades: NS-8
| 117 students
Hilltop Montessori School
Hilltop Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
99 Stafford Farm Hill
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0500
Grades: NS-8
| 100 students
Inspire For Autism
Special Education School
130 Austine Dr Ste 240
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-7301
Grades: 3-8
| 16 students
Kindle Farm School
Kindle Farm School Photo - A beautiful day at the school
All-boys | Special Education School
708 Vt Route 30
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7909
Grades: 4-12
| 37 students
708 Kurn Hattin Rd
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 721-6921
Grades: 1-8
| 68 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
231 Western Ave
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-5544
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Saxtons River Montessori School
Montessori School
14 Westminister St
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-3349
Grades: NS-PK
| 22 students
West River Montessori School
Montessori School
3650 D Rte 100 N
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802) 824-5033
Grades: NS
| 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Windham County, Vermont

Windham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Austine Dr
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 258-9500
Grades: 2-12
| 30 students
Po Box 2224
Brattleboro, VT 05303
(802) 257-4147
Grades: K-12
| 63 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Windham County, VT?
The top ranked private schools in Windham County, VT include Stratton Mountain School, Vermont Academy, and The Putney School.
How many private schools are located in Windham County?
19 private schools are located in Windham County.
How diverse are private schools in Windham County?
Windham County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Vermont private school average of 13%.
What percentage of students in Windham County go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Windham County are educated in private schools (compared to the VT state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Windham County?
5% of private schools in Windham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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