Purnell School
51 Pottersville Road, P.O. Box 500, Pottersville, NJ, 07979-0797 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (908)439-2154
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Purnell School, situated on an 83-acre campus, is a college preparatory boarding school for girls who thrive in a small, intimate environment. We offer courses that support girls in how they learn best with hands-on, activity oriented classes. Our performing and studio arts programs are renowned. Our learning specialist works with students with learning disabilities and their teachers to integrate learning techniques into the classroom to help students gain academic independence and build their self esteem. ...read more  

School Overview:
Purnell School
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
Institute for Independent Education (IIE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1963
County Hunterdon County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 122 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 22% 33%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 22 students
Grade 10 - 36 students
Grade 11 - 40 students
Grade 12 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 152 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 30 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $37,950
Tuition Notes 5-day boarding tuition is $36,500
Headmaster Jenifer Fox
Admissions Director Nicole Moon
Admissions Associate Lisa Bauch
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 6

Sports
BasketballDance
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballVolley Ball
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 9

Extracurriculars
student councilrock band
dance activitycurrent events club
community service clubbook club
art activityacting group
a capella singing 
 
School Notes:
  • Purnell is a small girls boarding school that focuses on the success of every student. We take girls from a wide variety of backgrounds and help them find success and discover and what they are best at doing.
  • We accept students with mild learning disabilities, students who are talented in the performing arts and students who need a smaller environment to thrive in. Average students can shine here where every student sits in the front row.
  • Purnell graduates have described Purnell as the single "best thing to ever happen to me." We are college preparatory, teach hands-on, innovative units and have a strong support system in place that allows all girls to feel integrated into the community and an important person in her own right. We are a traditional boarding school that serves a unique niche.
  • Purnell has a Teaching Training and Professional Development Center on campus where we bring famous educators to teach teachers. We have an exceptional performing and fine arts department and many graduates go on to professional careers in the arts.
  • We offer seven and five day boarding programs. Tuition for the 5-day boarding program is $36,500.
  • Purnell offers a wide variety of aid. We provide grants to low medium and even upper middle level incomes so that the school can be affordable to all.
  • Purnell is located on 83 acres in rural, equestrian New Jersey. Safe, peaceful yet close to the vibrancy of New York City and Philadelphia.
  • School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 04/12/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 07979 )
School Zip ( 07979 ) ( NJ ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 339 people 8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 90% 36%
Population Average Age 44 years old 36.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.7 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $117,953 $57,137
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.9 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 46 years old 47 years old
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Zipcode (07979)



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