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Princeton Day School

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"Princeton Day School nurtures the mind, the body, and the character of each student. In academics, athletics, the arts, and service, we celebrate the pursuit of individual excellence and the spirit of collaboration that binds us together as a community. We seek diversity of cultures, views, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of our students."...

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School Overview:

	Princeton Day School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1899
County	Mercer County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	851 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 14 students
	Grade 1 - 48 students
	Grade 2 - 48 students
	Grade 3 - 48 students
	Grade 4 - 47 students
	Grade 5 - 65 students
	Grade 6 - 61 students
	Grade 7 - 71 students
	Grade 8 - 74 students
	Grade 9 - 97 students
	Grade 10 - 97 students
	Grade 11 - 87 students
	Grade 12 - 94 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	65%
Average Class Size	13
Number of AP Courses	16
Average SAT score	2000
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$28,340
% on Financial Aid	19%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$14,725
Acceptance Rate	30%
Head of School	Mr. Paul Stellato
Admissions Director	Mrs. Kelly Dun
Admissions Associate	Amy Gallo

School Notes:

Princeton Day School nurtures the mind, the body, and the character of each student. In academics, athletics, the arts, and service, we celebrate the pursuit of individual excellence and the spirit of collaboration that binds us together as a community. We seek diversity of cultures, views, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of our students.
Our rigorous and broad JK-12 program is designed for motivated and academically talented students. We emphasize both creative and critical thought and their clear expression. Supported by an exceptional faculty and a cooperative partnership of school and home, our students discover the joy of learning. They explore their interests, cultivate enduring relationships with teachers and peers, take risks, and thrive.
Integrity, respect, and compassion are essential to the school's mission. Our students leave Princeton Day School well equipped for college and beyond: prepared to act knowledgeably, to lead thoughtfully, to share generously, and to contribute meaningfully.
Profile last updated: 07/27/2009

In the News:

Weddings and Engagements (Princeton Town Topics)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:54:08 pm
Hosea-Olsen. Hadley Elizabeth Hosea, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Hosea of Princeton, to Jeffrey Michael Olsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Olsen Jr. of Bedminster, N.J.
David Mechanic is Winner of International Prize (Princeton Town Topics)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:54:07 pm
Princeton resident David Mechanic is this year’s winner of the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health, awarded by the Institute of Medicine (IOM). A medical sociologist, Mr. Mechanic is the director of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Bill Alden (Princeton Town Topics)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:52:35 pm
Kathleen Sharkey and her teammates on the Princeton University field hockey team had reason to be concerned as they headed into the dressing room last Sunday at halftime of their NCAA quarterfinal clash with visiting Syracuse.
PDS to use $1.75M gift for teacher enrichment (The Times of Trenton)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:50:47 am
PRINCETON -- Princeton Day School received a $1.75 million gift to "dramatically" expand professional-development opportunities for teachers there, the head of school said.
PRINCETON: PDS boys run to Prep B crown (The Princeton Packet)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 02:48:25 pm
Charlie Behling and the Princeton Day School boys cross country team need to find a good engraver.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (08542)	School Zip (08542)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,578 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	36%
Population Average Age	34 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$56,149	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	38% / 62%	62% / 38%