Putney is a special place for students who want more than an education. Our admissions office works with school counselors and education consultants all over the world to find students and families who are a perfect fit for Putney.
Our unique model of progressive education began more than 75 years ago. And we’re still growing.
Our culture is built on support and respect. Our curriculum is designed to give students control.
We’re focused on the individual success of every student.
We prepare them for college and everything after, instilling a lifelong love of learning.
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graduation rate
Life at Putney.
Our campus is alive and vibrant: A dynamic environment filled with dynamic people. A place that’s always in process.
Why Putney?
At Putney, students take control of their education and become their best selves. The way we work works.
We work to make a Putney education possible for everyone.
Our financial aid program is designed to closely consider each family’s unique situation and financial need.
Financial Aid
Whether their student is going through the regular admissions process, arriving as an international student, or transferring midyear, our financial aid team is ready to support every family.
Student Profiles
Ibrahim
year
Senior
Senior
from
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The art curriculum has shown me that there are other important things to society, and to learning about each other, and to life in general, because, through art, people express how they feel or express what they see.
Sandy
year
Junior
Junior
from
China
China
Putney really allows you to come up with your own ideas. You’re not going to be judged. It’s like you’re free.
Josephine
year
Sophomore
Sophomore
from
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
That’s something that I really appreciate about boarding schools like this, because we have international students and people that come from all different places.
Xander
year
Senior
Senior
from
Florida
Florida
As someone who’s gone to many different schools, I understand what makes this one so unique.
Ash
year
Senior
Senior
from
Washington
Washington
I'm building a model of the sun and the Earth, with gears to make it rotate
Sumeir
year
Senior
Senior
from
India
India
Putney has cultivated this idea of community, that anything I do has to be working for something greater and bigger than myself.
Corinne
year
Senior
Senior
from
Maryland
Maryland
At Putney it’s normal to be so multi-faceted. I really love the people, and how tight knit we are. I’ve learned that self advocacy is a real thing.
Keep Exploring
Meet the Admission Team
Our team is an eclectic group with divergent backgrounds and histories. We all believe deeply in the value of progressive education and enjoy seeing its positive impact for Putney students
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Departments
Integrated Curricula Ninth grade students are required to take Humans in the Natural World, which integrates English Social Science, and Natural Science. American Studies and Writing and Research are required for
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Work Program
Our Work Program has been a unique part of Putney since the beginning. Every student contributes to our community through work, which instills leadership, resilience, and teamwork. We work hard,
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Progressive Education
Putney was founded on the belief that to have a democracy, citizens should actively participate in the decisions that will impact their lives whether economic, social or political. In order
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