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Princeton Day School
  • Private
  • PRINCETON, NJ
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Princeton Day School

#14 in Best Private High Schools in New Jersey
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • PRINCETON, NJ
  • 145 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B+
    pds.org
    (609) 924-6700
    650 GREAT RD
    PRINCETON, NJ 08540
    About Princeton Day School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $42,530
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    26%
    Average Financial Aid
    $25,000
    From Princeton Day School

    A PreK-Grade 12 community of almost 1,000 students and over 300 adults energize Princeton Day School’s state-of-the-art, 106-acre campus located near downtown Princeton, NJ. Expert faculty, staff and coaches facilitate a community built on belonging and student-led learning focused on creativity, interdisciplinary problem-solving and skill-building across renowned STEAM and humanities programs, sports and extracurriculars. Signature opportunities include: award-winning performing, industrial and visual arts; Research Experience (REx) independent science study and internship program; top Model UN; Climate & Energy Scholars; Jacobson Music Scholars program; 4-year architecture program; robust computer science and engineering; expert College Counseling programming with 100% college matriculation. Each PDS community member is encouraged to pursue meaningful lives built on conscientious engagement with others and the world, acting knowledgeably, leading thoughtfully and sharing generously.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1420
    146 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    54 responses
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    Code for Change

    academic spotlight

    Princeton Day School offers a rich curriculum in every academic area, including Computer Science. Whether you enter join our community with coding experience or are learning for the first time, there are classes, clubs and opportunities for every student.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responses
    Poll
    70%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Blue and White Day
      38%
    • PDS v.s Lawrenceville Hockey Game
      23%
    • Fall Weekend
      10%
    • Harvest Dinner
      8%
    • FEW good teachers
      5%
    • Halloween and Every tradition we have!
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    963
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses
    58%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $34,700
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    4 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    8:1
    Website
    pds.org
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      No
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      No

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 24 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 24 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 24 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    68%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 19 responses
    37%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 19 responses
    37%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 19 responses

    Living in the Area

    Princeton
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $176,695
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,320
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $971,200
    National
    $281,900
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