The Greenwood School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Putney, VT
14 Greenwood Ln, Putney, VT 05346
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BCollege-going
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest special education schools in Vermont
- Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Vermont
- Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Putney since at least 2011
In Putney, Vermont, The Greenwood School is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 42 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Vermont. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 155 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 19.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 155 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 36% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about The Greenwood School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools in Vermont (2 students per teacher).
- Larger than 80% of special education schools in Vermont.
- Compared with 10 special education schools in Vermont.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Greenwood School
What grades does The Greenwood School serve?
The Greenwood School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Greenwood School?
About 42 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Greenwood School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
The Grammar School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Putney, VT1.9 mi
Kindle Farm School
Special education school · Grades 4–12
The largest of 16 special education schools in Vermont
Newfane, VT5.0 mi
Liberty High School
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Brattleboro, VT7.0 mi
Kurn Hattin Homes
Independent school · Grades 2–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Vermont
Westminster, VT7.3 mi
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
Alternative school · Grades 2–8
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in Vermont
Wesrminster, VT7.3 mi
Community Schoolhouse
Alternative school · Grades 1–9
Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools nationwide
Brattleboro, VT8.3 mi