Hackley School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

293 Benedict Avenue
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Located on a 285 acre woodland campus in Tarrytown, NY, Hackley School is a K-12 coeducational day and five-day boarding school. Visitors are drawn to the beauty of Hackley`s historic Quad, yet the School`s facilities libraries, technology classrooms (including Maker Space) athletics fields, cross-country trails, recently updated Lower School and our newly opened 115,000 square foor Johnson Center for Health and Wellness on our gracefully designed campus rival those of nationally known boarding schools. Here, we challenge students to grow in character, scholarship and accomplishment in a community that encourages all to "Enter Here to Be and Find a Friend."

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 840 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 28 / Jan. 9
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Hackley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1899

Student Body

Total Students

840 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

128 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

87%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

14 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Computer Science, AP exams (not courses) offered in history and English, AP French Language, AP Latin: Vergil and Caesar, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art

Average SAT score

1370

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
No denim or sneakers, collared shirts and/or sweaters, long skirts with sleeved tops.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 28 / Jan. 9

Admissions Director

Sheila Hicks-Rotella

Admissions Associate

Ann Moore

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Community Service, Green Initiatives Club, Literary Magazine, Math Team, Model Congress, Model UN, Student Ambassadors/Tour Guides, Student Government, Student Newspaper, UNITY (Student diversity working group), Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Ensemble, Choir, Drama, Jazz Band, Orchestra

School Notes

For 119 years, Hackley has welcomed all with the words carved over the entry: "Enter here to be and find a friend." The warmth of Hackley`s community enables both challenge and nurture, giving students the means to set and attain high personal goals. Supporting student achievement in rigorous academics, arts, athletics, and community service, Hackley honors commitment and strength of character, with a mission statement that underscores the importance of these values: "Hackley challenges students to grow in character, scholarship, and accomplishment, to offer unreserved effort, and to learn from our community`s varying perspectives and backgrounds."By committing energy, time, and imagination to serving the needs of people beyond Hackley, students experience the satisfaction of helping others and gain appreciation for the complexity and concerns of the larger community.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Hackley School offer?

Hackley School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling. Hackley School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Hackley School's ranking?

Hackley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hackley School?

The application deadline for Hackley School is Nov. 28 / Jan. 9.

School Calendar

View the Hackley School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

School Closed: Memorial Day

May 27, 2024 (Monday)

Class Day - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal for All Students)

June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

School Closed: Juneteenth

June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Closed: Summer Break

July 01, 2024 (Monday)

School Closed: Labor Day

September 02, 2024 (Monday)

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