Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a college preparatory, independent day school committed to academic excellence.We strive to foster in each student a desire for intellectural achievement, creative imagination and an excitement for learning.
Open House dates: 10/24, Gr.
N-4, 9 am; 11/15, Gr.
N-12, 9 am, 1/16, Gr.
N-4, 7 pm; 2/13,Gr.
N-12, 9 am; 3/23, Gr.
5-12, 2:30 pm; and 4/24,Gr.
N-12, 9 am. Financial aid and transportation are available.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Student Support Program (N-12) |
| Year Founded | 1917 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 506 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 100% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses |
| Average SAT score | 624 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Lower School - $18,500 Middle School - $20,900 Upper School - $21,990 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 |
| Admissions Director | Ivone Foisy |
| Admissions Associate | Cheryl Skiba |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | art, chess, gardening, glass making, hospice, pottery, robotics, ski club art, chess, gardening, glass making, hospice, pottery, robotics, ski club, |
School Notes:
- Student-to-teacher ratio 1:7 Devoted faculty with an average tenure of 17 years
- 25 acre campus including state-of-the art facilities
- 27,000 square foot Academic Center, Center for the Visual Arts and Glass Studio
- Opening in 2013, Chesonis Commons, the first preK-12 education space in the country to include multiple dimensions of education for a sustainable future. It houses the Briggs Center for Civic Engagement, The Center for Mindfulness and Empathy Education, a science center, and a project space.
- Students are from 30 school districts and 5 counties
Profile last updated: 09/20/2013
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Allendale Columbia School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Allendale Columbia School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Allendale Columbia School (0.4 miles away)
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RochesterAllendale Columbia School519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester, NY, 14618
(585)381-45600.4 mi | 371 students | Gr. NS-12 -
RochesterRich Beginnings Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool601 Edgewood Ave
Rochester, NY, 14618
(585)244-3650Daycare / Preschool1.1 mi | 8 students | Gr. PK-K -
RochesterMontessori School Of Rochester
Montessori School220 Idlewood Road
Rochester, NY, 14618
(585)256-2520Montessori School1.1 mi | 24 students | Gr. NS-4 -
RochesterSeton Catholic School
(Roman Catholic)165 Rhinecliff Drive
Rochester, NY, 14618
(585)473-6604(Roman Catholic)1.2 mi | 326 students | Gr. PK-6 -
RochesterSiena Catholic Academy
(Roman Catholic)2617 East Ave
Rochester, NY, 14610
(585)381-1220(Roman Catholic)1.3 mi | 353 students | Gr. 7-8
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