The Greenwood School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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The Greenwood School

14 Greenwood Lane
Putney, VT 05346

Tel: (802) 387-4545

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The Greenwood School Photo #1 - Greenwood students don't build their futures on remediated weaknesses, but they do build lives and careers on their strengths and talents. Therefore, Greenwood boys have many opportunities to discover, develop and showcase their creative abilities. For instance, Greenwood offers metal works such as welding and blacksmithing, woodshop classes, and an advanced rock band.

The Greenwood School Photo #2 - To ensure a well rounded curriculum, Greenwood balances the academic efforts of our class day with a variety of seasonal sports activities, including: interscholastic soccer, baseball, basketball, and cross-country; lacrosse, mountain biking, skateboarding, in-line skating,disc-golf, golf, fencing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding. https://youtu.be/dnT9bs2paIk

The Greenwood School Photo #3 - Winter in Vermont brings ice and snow, which at Greenwood translates to pond hockey and snowboarding. Or, it might mean building a snow fort, sledding, having a snowball fight, snowboarding or skiing. Greenwood's hillside, trails, and pond provide many fun outdoor opportunities to keep our boys active during the winter months.

The Greenwood School Photo #4 - Greenwood's unique STEAM Program demonstrates the practical application of science, technology, engineering, architecture and mathematics. Our unique STEAM program not only incorporates creative and experiential learning components, but also highlights and showcases the robotics work produced by our students at many events throughout the year.

The Greenwood School Photo #5 - Greenwood's intense language remediation is balanced with well-developed enrichment programs. Greenwood boys gain confidence as their reading, writing and organizational skills improve, allowing them to enjoy learning once again and to develop their strengths and discover new talents in music, art, woodworking and athletics. Creative classes are taught by professionals in their respective fields.

The Greenwood School Photo #6 - During the afternoon and on weekends Greenwood boys relax and recharge from academic demands by participating in many outdoor activities including fishing and canoeing at the pond; swimming at a nearby swimming hole; hiking and mountain biking on campus trails; skateboarding and biking at our own skate park.

Founded in 1978 in rural Putney, VT, the Greenwood School`s small enrollment and non-institutional environment provide parents and students a clear alternative to larger, clinically-modeled schools, and to mainstream schools that have added hours of outside remedial tutoring and support programs to their standard curricula. Greenwood awakens talent in young people with complex learning profiles who have not yet found themselves in traditional school environments due to the following learning disabilities: * dyslexia specific language-based learning disabilities and/or learning differences (LD)

receptive language and/or expressive language deficits deficits in executive function

attention deficit disorders such as ADD or ADHD disorders of written expression dysgraphia speech and language needs

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Yearly Tuition: $103,480
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% of private schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Language-based Learning Differences, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Executive Function deficits

Year Founded

1978

School Calendar

First Day of School

Mon. Sep 7, 2026

Campus Size

100 acres

Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 12%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

4 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$103,480

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Tuition Notes

Day Rate:

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,500

Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Aria Carter

Admissions Associate

Aria Carter

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBowling

ClimbingCross Country

CyclingKayaking

Mountain BikingNordic Skiing

Paddle TennisRock Climbing

SnowboardingSoccer

SwimmingUltimate Frisbee

Weightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

CodeInternship

MetalworkOutdoor

Woodworking

Arts and Music Programs:

BlacksmithingCeramics

Filming/DigitalMusic

PotteryVoice

Recreational Athletic Programs:

ArcheryCanoeing

CrossDisc

DownhillHockey

MountainRock

SkateboardingSkatepark

Snowboarding

School Notes

School Motto: 'Because of Greenwood, I鈥檓 okay with being myself.'

In order to maximize every student's potential, 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 enrichment programs such as 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.
Our support services include Speech and Language Therapy, Math Tutorials, Social Emotional Learning, Occupational Therapy and Cognitive Training
Interscholastic sports and non-competitive 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, 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" 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. Once in Greenwood's safe and supportive community, however, 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 $103,480 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Greenwood School?

The acceptance rate of The Greenwood School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. The Greenwood School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Vermont with low acceptance rates.

What sports does The Greenwood School offer?

The Greenwood School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Bowling, Climbing, Cross Country, Cycling, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Paddle Tennis, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee and Weightlifting. The Greenwood School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for most sports offered.

What is The Greenwood School's ranking?

The Greenwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

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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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 43 students
Yearly Tuition: $103,480
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 4 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Windham County, VT is $22,912 for elementary schools and $40,186 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Windham County, VT is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).