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 Vermont Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 1,434 students in Vermont. You can also find more schools membership associations in Vermont.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Vermont include East Burke School, The Putney School, and Compass School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Vermont private high school average acceptance rate of 76%.
14% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Vermont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Vermont (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
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
East Burke School
East Burke School Photo - The world is our classroom! Looking out from Burke Mountain onto Willoughby Gap and the town of Burke below, we incorporate PE, local ecology, and social time into the same activity.
Alternative School
(1)
611 Vt Rte 114
East Burke, VT 05832
(802) 626-8317
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
104 Kocher Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-2233
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Liberty High School
20 Technology Dr #5
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 246-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Long Trail School
1045 Kirby Hollow Rd
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5717
Grades: 6-12
| 222 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
United Christian Academy
(Catholic)
65 School St
Newport, VT 05855
(802) 334-3112
Grades: K-11
| 62 students
Arlington Schhool (the)
Alternative School
125 School St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Centerpoint School
Special Education School
1025 Airport Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 488-7711
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Fay Honey Knopp Memorial School
All-boys | Special Education School
71 Park Street
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 488-6775
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Green Mountain Valley School
Special Program Emphasis
271 Moulton Rd
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 583-1707
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Lihigh School
Special Education School
28 Depot Street
Poultney, VT 05764
(802) 488-4191
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Manchester Village School
Special Education School
4002 Main St.
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-4898
Grades: 4-11
| 15 students
Mount Snow Academy
Alternative School
248 Vermont 100
West Dover, VT 05356
(802) 464-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students

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