The Peddie School
School Notes Overview:
The Peddie community commits itself to the intellectual, social, and moral growth of our students. Remarkable for the range of their talents, abilities, interests, and backgrounds, our students distinguish themselves through their excitement, curiosity, and character. They help make Peddie an open, dynamic community where a passion for learning thrives. With respect, enthusiasm, humor, and patience, we challenge our students to reach for levels of achievement they have not attempted before and encourage them to measure the success of their efforts by the progress they make. Ultimately, we seek not only to provide our students with vigorous preparation for college, but also to inspire them to strive for the highest quality of citizenship. ...
School Overview:
The Peddie School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 | |
| County | Mercer County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 521 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 33% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 120 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 111 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 125 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 139 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- The Peddie community commits itself to the intellectual, social, and moral growth of our students. Remarkable for the range of their talents, abilities, interests, and backgrounds, our students distinguish themselves through their excitement, curiosity, and character. They help make Peddie an open, dynamic community where a passion for learning thrives. With respect, enthusiasm, humor, and patience, we challenge our students to reach for levels of achievement they have not attempted before and encourage them to measure the success of their efforts by the progress they make. Ultimately, we seek not only to provide our students with vigorous preparation for college, but also to inspire them to strive for the highest quality of citizenship.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2007
In the News:
- Drew Univ. student talks of her escape from Taliban rule (Daily Record)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 04:45:38 pm
Imagine not being able to go to school; not being able to make friends with the opposite sex; not being able to look at pictures or wear make-up. Such was life for Shamila Kohestani. - Page leads Lawrenceville past Peddie in Prep A tournament opener (The Trentonian)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 05:13:07 am
HIGHTSTOWN — Alec Page’s journey to starting lineup for the Lawrenceville School boys soccer team is probably longer even than the ones his team and yesterday’s opponent, the Peddie School, have been on this season. - Rams are rollin' (The Trentonian)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 12:14:00 am
HIGHTSTOWN — Shawn Fallon’s role with the Hightstown High boys soccer team has changed this season. - Gordon Lyle Arringdale (Burlington County Times)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 05:51:17 am
Richard Ridgway Wright, of Crosswicks, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2009 at Hamilton Continuing Care Center, Hamilton, N.J. He was 96. - BOYS SOCCER: Peddie shuts out Big Red (The Trentonian)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 05:30:31 am
LAWRENCEVILLE — Brendan McSherry knows how important it is for the midfield to control a soccer game.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (08520) | School Zip (08520) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,723 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 48% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $67,655 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 62% / 38% |
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