Excellent
#2 of 54 private schools in VT
Top 2% of private schools
The Putney School
High School · Putney, VT
A private high school in Putney, VT serving grades 9th – 12th.
418 HOUGHTON BROOK RD ELM LEA FARM, Putney, VT 05346
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where The Putney 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low48/100K
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Kindle Farm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 4–12 | 4.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Putney School is listed in Putney, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Putney School
The Putney School is a private high school in Putney, VT, serving approximately 225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 54 private schools in VT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Putney School
What grades does The Putney School serve?
The Putney School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Putney School?
The Putney School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Putney School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Putney School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Putney School rank in VT?
The Putney School ranks #2 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is The Putney School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Putney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Putney School a private school?
Yes, The Putney 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 Putney School a religious school?
No, The Putney School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Windham County
- Phone
- (802) 387-6200
- 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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