201 South Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 - 
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"With a rich history of tradition and innovation dating back to 1864, Peddie has long been one of the nation’s premier boarding schools. Our ultimate mission is to provide our students with vigorous preparation for college and to inspire them to strive for the highest quality of citizenship." - John F. Green, Head of School
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Peddie School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1864 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 230 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 557 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 26% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 14% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 62% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1770 - 2050 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $278 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $35,000 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,250 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 74% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Raymond Cabot | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Michael O'Neill | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Art History, US Government and Politics, US History, European History | Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology | |
| Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics | Chinese Language, French Language, Latin: Vergil, Spanish Language | |
| Music Theory, Studio Art | ||
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Pennsylvania | 29 | |
| Cornell University | 22 | |
| The George Washington University | 19 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 18 | |
| United States Naval Academy | 16 | |
| Lehigh University | 15 | |
| New York University | 14 | |
| Villanova University | 14 | |
| Georgetown University | 13 | |
| Johns Hopkins University | 13 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Peddie mixes tradition and innovation providing a rigorous academic experience focusing on the whole child. Noted for its distinctive programs dedicated to academics, athletics, arts and residential life, Peddie's faculty is recognized for encouraging and inspiring bright and enthusiastic students to reach for new levels of achievement in an unusually friendly, genuinely supportive and remarkably diverse community. Peddie prepares its students not just for success in the nation’s leading colleges and universities but to serve as leaders in an increasingly complex and constantly evolving worlds..
- Peddie is located on a beautiful 230 acre campus in Hightstown, NJ. A campus of both modern and historic buildings, the hub of campus life is Center Campus, our central green where students and faculty greet each other throughout the day. The campus is situated along Peddie Lake and we are also fortunate to have our own 18 hole professional golf course. Hightstown is located 50 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia served by train lines, bus lines and nearby international airports.
- Learn more about Peddie through our interactive tour.
- School accreditations: Middle States Association
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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