The Storm King School
The Storm King School is celebrating 155 years! Nestled atop Storm King Mountain in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, about an hour from New York City, SKS welcomes 175 college-bound boarding and day students from 25+ countries.
Our educational approach is highly individualized and project-based, and many classes occur outside of the traditional classroom walls.
SKS is best known for our renowned faculty, competitive science/math programs, far-reaching humanities programs, robust arts, and both championship and no-cut sports.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12, PG
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,900
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,900
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Storm King School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 89 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1867
1906
Campus Size
55 acres
125 acres
Student Body
% Students of Color
50%
25%
% International Students
45%
20%
% Students Boarding
65%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
15
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,900
$61,950
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$37,900
$33,830
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
47%
58%
Director of Admissions
Marek Pramuka
Associate Director of Admissions
Toni Scherrer
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Student Body 175; 65% Boarding, 35% Day; 50% Female, 50% Male
- Teaching Faculty 34 (most with advanced degrees, most live on campus)
- Located about an hour north of New York City, in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, 1-hour from JFK airport
- 3 Classroom Buildings; Gymnasium with Dance Studio, Cardio, Weights, Basketball Court, Fencing, etc.; Theater, Art Center with studio and digital lab, 6 Dormitories, Commons overlooking the Hudson River, Music Studio, 2 Athletic Fields, Student Center with snack bar, School Store
- 100% College Placement, our students have diverse interests and talents
- The Storm King School accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), MSA
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Storm King School cost?
The Storm King School's tuition is approximately $69,900 for boarding students and $37,900 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Storm King School?
The acceptance rate of The Storm King School is 47%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%. The Storm King School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
What is The Storm King School's ranking?
The Storm King School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for The Storm King School?
The application deadline for The Storm King School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Description
Two most unique things about SKS when I went there were the size and diversity of the student body. The largest number of students the school had while I went there was only 190 students. . .
Our campus and community are small which creates many opportunities to be fully familiar with almost every aspect of life at SKS. The arts (theatre, visual, film) and sports were heavily emphasized and had very. . .
Storm King is a wonderful second home with a wide assortment of clubs and activities. The school gets students out of their comfort zones with opportunities to get involved with new sports or arts. . .
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