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#44 of 54 private schools in VT

The Grammar School

Elementary School · Putney, VT

A private elementary school in Putney, VT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

159 GRAMMAR SCHOOL LN, Putney, VT 05346

  • 5.9:1 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)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,111.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Diversity Index8%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Enrollment94
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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 The Grammar School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low48/100K

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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 income

$75,541

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$851/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White95.7%
Two or More4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Putney Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–81.2 mi192Compare →
Dummerston SchoolsEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–84.7 mi162Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The Grammar School is listed in Putney, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Grammar School

The Grammar School is a private elementary school in Putney, VT, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 54 private schools in VT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Grammar School

What grades does The Grammar School serve?

The Grammar School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Grammar School?

The Grammar School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Grammar School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Grammar School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Grammar School rank in VT?

The Grammar School ranks #44 of 54 private schools in VT.

What is The Grammar School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Grammar School a private school?

Yes, The Grammar School 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 The Grammar School a religious school?

No, The Grammar School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
94
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Windham County
Area population (ZIP 05346)
5,236
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
48.9
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 05346; 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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