The Putney School vs. Vermont Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Putney School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Student Body
School Resources
Vermont Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
https://www.putneyschool.org/ctl/
n/a
Year Founded
1935
1876
Students Body
Total Students
225 students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
41
40
Grade 10 Students
58
49
Grade 11 Students
62
72
Grade 12 Students
64
76
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
73%
65%
Average Class Size
12
13
Number of AP Classes
n/a
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$82,600
$72,500
Tuition Notes
Day students: $51,600
$40,000 Day Students Tutition
% on Financial Aid
37%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$22,873
Admissions Director
Patrick Noyes
Nora Dock
Admissions Associate
n/a
Caitlin Wilkins
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
21
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Literary MagazineYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber OrchestraMadrigals
Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Alpine Skiing & SnowboardingFencing
FitnessHorseback riding
Mountain BikingYoga
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Bread ClubDEIB
Diversity ClubGSA
Math ClubModel UN
Robotics ClubSocial Justice Union
Sustainability ClubWilderness Club
Writing Center TutorsYear Book Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Audio Visual ClubChamber Ensemble
Jazz EnsembleLiterary Magazine
Theater ArtsTheater Tech
Vocal Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fly FishingStrength and Conditioning