At The Darrow School, we know that future success is important, but we also know that reliance on standardized tests, AP courses, and college matriculations can impede the ability of young people to experience success in the present.
And we don`t subscribe to the notion that a college-preparatory education should be all about where students end up.
Preparing students for success after high school means challenging them to find meaning in everything they do; showing them how to communicate with a diverse group of people with an eye toward collaboration and cooperation; developing them into confident self-advocates; and teaching them to care about the world and the people around them.We have seen the impacts that pressure-cooker environments can have on students.
The negative internalizations that develop around the idea of school can be demotivating, at best, and crippling at worst.
At Darrow, we`ve also seen how quickly those negative internalizations can be untangled, allowing students to rediscover a love of learning and a desire to be inspired.You`ll find more information throughout our site on the features and benefits of Darrow.
But as to the question of "why Darrow?", the answer is straightforward: because the world needs what we offer.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $68,190
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $42,850
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
Darrow School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 288 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
mild learning differences and executive functioning support
n/a
Year Founded
1932
1907
Campus Size
365 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
110 students
314 students
% Students of Color
30%
25%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$5.5 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$68,190
(Includes both tuition and boarding fees)
(Includes both tuition and boarding fees)
$63,925
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$42,850
$35,185
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
45%
60%
Director of Admissions
Vince Schmidt
Associate Director of Admissions
Kris Magargal
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
10
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
13
23
Extracurriculars
Hands-to-Work
Club or Organization:
Blogging Club, Student Government, Students of Diversity, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Fides, Theatre, Vocal Music Instruction
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Calorie Gallery, Etymology, Finance Club, Outdoor Education, Yoga
Club or Organization:
Blogging Club, Student Government, Students of Diversity, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Fides, Theatre, Vocal Music Instruction
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Calorie Gallery, Etymology, Finance Club, Outdoor Education, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year: 2017 - 2018
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Bennington College
2
Bucknell University
1
Connecticut College
1
Grinnel College
1
Parsons School of Design
1
Purdue University
1
Rochester Institute of Technology
1
Skidmore College
1
Union College
1
Williams College
1
School Notes
- The Darrow School campus is, in a word, spectacular. Peaceful, private, and brimming with natural color and beauty, not to mention a diverse mix of cultures and ideas, it`s unlike any other private school campus -and probably most other places- you`ve experienced.
- At The Darrow School, we`re all about trying something new. In fact, it`s a requirement. Take courses in different subject areas, audition for a role in the play, switch from point guard (basketball) to catcher (softball)...but whatever you do, find some meaning in it. Discover that you love literature, find your gift for acting, or learn what a point guard is (basketball). Whatever it is, learn to love it.
- Inquire now.
- LD types supported: mild learning differences and executive functioning support
- Darrow School accreditations: New York State Assocation of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Charles Conrad '49 - Apollo 12 Commander, third man to walk on the moon
- Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo '78 - Radio Sportscaster, Author
- Sam Harper, '79 - Screenplay writer of Cheaper by the Dozen & Cheaper by the Dozen II
- Bill Hudnut '50 - Former mayor of Indianapolis & Congressman, author
- Christopher Lloyd '57 - Actor. Played "Doc Brown" in the "Back to the Future" trilogy, "Uncle Fester" in "The Addams Family," and many others.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Darrow School cost?
Darrow School's tuition is approximately $68,190 for boarding students and $42,850 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Darrow School?
The acceptance rate of Darrow School is 45%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%.
Who are famous alumni from Darrow School?
Darrow School famous alumni include: Charles Conrad '49, Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo '78, Sam Harper, '79, Bill Hudnut '50 and Christopher Lloyd '57.
What sports does Darrow School offer?
Darrow School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is Darrow School's ranking?
Darrow School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for Darrow School?
The application deadline for Darrow School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Darrow School gave me academic passion. I struggled as a freshman in a public high school and was in need of a change in academic setting to improve my overall experience. Darrow gave me that. . .
Darrow is a beautiful school set on a National Historic Landmark, that of the first Shaker settlement in the USA. It holds this history in the buildings still used as dorms and academic spaces, and. . .
Every Wednesday all students and faculty were grouped into a 'crew' where we would help out around different parts of campus or in the community the school was apart of. It was like community service. . .
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