Princeton Day School
School Notes Overview:
"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."...
School Overview:
Princeton Day School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) |
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Institute for Independent Education |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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.
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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (08542) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 38% / 62% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Princeton Child Dev Inst - 29 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- The Hun School - 581 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Stuart Country Day School - 556 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- The Lewis School of Princeton - 180 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- The Pennington School - 474 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
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