The Greenwood School (2026 Profile)

14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346

Tel: (802) 387-4545

greenwood.org

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The Greenwood School Photo #1 - "Makers of Vermont" is a signature program at The Greenwood School in VT, where students learn to craft metal objects and tools in our blacksmith's forge.

The Greenwood School Photo #2 - At The Greenwood School, our interdisciplinary STEAM projects marry Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. The projects are student inspired, serving as on-ramps for deeper study in areas they may have overlooked in the past.

The Greenwood School Photo #3 - The Greenwood School campus is nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont on 100 acres of woodlands and trails, and a 3 acre pond.

The Greenwood School Photo #4 - In an elective hands-on-science "Watershed" class, The Greenwood School students work in the field studying how to protect our local resources.

The Greenwood School Photo #5 - Jesse, a Greenwood School teacher & naturalist, led a group of students deep into Ecuador for a cultural immersion experience. They spent 2 weeks living & working with an indigenous community where the boys made lifelong friends. They helped plant coffee, harvest cocoa, & learned to fish, cook and craft using materials and tools provided by mother earth.

The Greenwood School Photo #6 - At The Greenwood School in Vermont, snow and ice means skiing, snowboarding, tubing & pond hockey. Throughout the winter, Greenwood boys visit local ski resorts including day trips to Mt. Snow every weekend. Students ice skate, build snow jumps, and cross country ski here on campus along our hillside trails, providing many fun outdoor opportunities right outside the dorms.

The Greenwood School Photo #7 - Here in Putney, Vermont, The Greenwood School is surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers enjoyed by faculty and students during the fall and spring seasons.

With a student to teacher ratio of 2:1, Greenwood works with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, or executive functioning deficits, and empowers them with the skills and strategies necessary to bridge the gap between their outstanding promise and present abilities.

The result is a school that transforms lives, providing the best environment possible for students with complex learning challenges to realize their academic, social, and creative potentials.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $92,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $76,400
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Greenwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

The Greenwood School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

6-12

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1978

1909

Campus Size

100 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

Where learning takes flight

Student Body

Enrollment

50 students

300 students

% Students of Color

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

85%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
neat and appropriate

Casual

Average Class Size

4 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

77%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$92,900

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$76,400

$33,500

Tuition international students

$94,000

$53,975

% Students on Financial Aid

20%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$12,000

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Acceptance Rate

20%

58%

Director of Admissions

David Hodgson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

LacrosseMountain Biking

MountaineeringNordic Skiing

Rock ClimbingSnowboarding

SoccerSwimming

Ultimate Frisbee

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Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Music EnsemblePersonal Fitness

Rock BandSTEAM

Arts and Music Programs:

Marathon trainingMusic

OutreachVideography Crew

VoiceWoodworking

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Admission AmbassadorsBouldering

Canoe ClubEquestrian Program

Mountain BikingRock Climbing

SkateboardingSki/Snowboarding Club

Snowboarding

School Notes

In order to maximize every student's potential, all students receive a reading and/or writing tutorial that is specific to his/her unique learning style and needs. Greenwood's remedial language specialists are trained in Orton-Gillingham or Lindamood Belle. All classes are integrated so that students learn and apply literacy and organizational skills across the academic program.
Greenwood students develop strengths and awaken hidden talents in well-developed art, drama, music, woodworking and athletics programs.
Diagnostic-prescriptive teaching that is multisensory, structured, and sequential ensures effective, individualized programs for all students.
Highly structured academic and residential programs enable Greenwood students to internalize organizational skills and strategies in all areas of their lives.
For students who demonstrate a need, Greenwood offers Speech and Language Therapy, Math Tutorials, Social Emotional Learning, and Occupational Therapy.
Dual college enrollment is offered through partnerships with the Community College of VT and Landmark College, where students are able to gain college or high school credits for courses taken.
Interscholastic sports and noncompetitive sports are open to any student who wishes to participate.
Greenwood`s 100-acre, forested campus on a Vermont hillside offers miles of trails for hiking, biking, archery, and cross-country skiing; a 3-acre pond for canoeing, fishing, and ice skating; and a skate/bike park equipped with a halfpipe and dirt jumps.
The Greenwood applicant should possess "average" to "above" average cognitive skills as measured on the WISC-V. When looking at borderline test scores it is encouraging to see variability in subtest scores that suggest areas of strength.
Some Greenwood applicants may exhibit avoidance behaviors due to frustration and low self-esteem resulting from their learning challenges. However, once in Greenwood`s safe and supportive community, our students feel they are finally understood, and they experience the academic success they deserve for their efforts. Greenwood does not accept students with primary social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties.
The Greenwood School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is approved by the state of Vermont and the New England Association of Independent Schools.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Greenwood School cost?

The Greenwood School's tuition is approximately $92,900 for boarding students and $76,400 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Greenwood School?

The acceptance rate of The Greenwood School is 20%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%. The Greenwood School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.

What sports does The Greenwood School offer?

The Greenwood School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming and Ultimate Frisbee.

What is The Greenwood School's ranking?

The Greenwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students), Small average class sizes, Low student-teacher ratio and Low acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for The Greenwood School?

The application deadline for The Greenwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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