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Kent Place School
  • Private, All-Girls
  • SUMMIT, NJ
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Kent Place School

#1 in Best All-Girls High Schools in New Jersey
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, All-Girls
  • PK, K-12
  • SUMMIT, NJ
  • 66 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    kentplace.org
    (908) 273-0900
    42 NORWOOD AVE
    SUMMIT, NJ 07901
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    About Kent Place School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 2
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $46,690
    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
    19%
    Average Financial Aid
    $26,372

    From Kent Place School

    Founded in 1894, Kent Place is New Jersey's only independent, nonsectarian college preparatory day school for girls, enrolling more than 660 students from 74 communities in Preschool through grade 12. (The preschool is coed.) The student-faculty ratio is 7:1. Over 80 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees. Special features include The Ethics Institute; Girls' Leadership Institute; more than 20 advanced placement courses; individualized college advising; state-of-the-art technology; outstanding options in the fine arts, music, theater, and dance; athletic competition; Honor Code; global learning; economic and financial literacy, and leadership development.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1400
    105 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    102 responses
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    The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School

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    As a first-of-its-kind Institute at the primary and secondary school levels, the Ethics Institute at Kent Place School promotes the process and practice of ethical thinking and ethical decision making to prepare students to be compassionate citizens and the most effective leaders of tomorrow. Courses, electives, clubs, summer programs and Ethics Bowls are among the learning opportunities offered.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 35 responses
    • I love Step Sing at the end of the school year!
      23%
    • STAR
      23%
    • Senior Sister/ Freshman Sisters
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      20%
    • Pep rallies
      6%
    • Fake traditions
      3%
    • Halloween Dance
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    649
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 14 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 14 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 14 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $31,050
    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
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    5:1
    Website
    kentplace.org/academics/preschool--coed-ages-3-4
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 13 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 13 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 13 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

    Living in the Area

    Summit
    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
    $176,702
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,222
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $907,900
    National
    $281,900
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