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#50 of 54 private schools in VT

Lyndon Institute

High School · Lyndon Center, VT

A private high school in Lyndon Center, VT serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

168 INSTITUTE CIR, Lyndon Center, VT 05850

  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment432
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in VT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lyndon Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median home value

$403,800

College educated

55.9%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White98.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Burke SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated10–125.0 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Lyndon Institute is listed in Lyndon Center, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lyndon Institute

Lyndon Institute is a private high school in Lyndon Center, VT, serving approximately 432 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 54 private schools in VT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyndon Institute

What grades does Lyndon Institute serve?

Lyndon Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyndon Institute?

Lyndon Institute has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndon Institute?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyndon Institute is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lyndon Institute rank in VT?

Lyndon Institute ranks #50 of 54 private schools in VT.

What is Lyndon Institute's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyndon Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lyndon Institute a private school?

Yes, Lyndon Institute is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lyndon Institute a religious school?

No, Lyndon Institute is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
432
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Caledonia County
Area population (ZIP 05850)
351
Area median age
30
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05850; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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