Grier School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

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2522 Grier School Road
Tyrone, PA 16686

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Tel: (814) 684-3000

www.grier.org

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Grier School is a boarding and day school for girls ingrades7-12, located in beautiful Central Pennsylvania.

Our 300 students enjoy a well-rounded education in academics, the arts and athletics.

At Grier, girls become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future.

Lemuel Grier, the first in our founding family,conveyed this sentiment best: "Our aim is not to stuff the mind with undigested knowledge from the Text Book, but to train its powers, so that the student may be able to think for herself." Today,the tradition to develop students` critical thinking abilities-as well as the other21st century skills-inspires both our pedagogy and curriculum, which offers classes ranging from college preparatory to Advanced Placement (AP) and in-depth scholarship through electives and advanced offerings.

The standards of faculty and instructors are high, as are the levels of concern and support provided to ensure that students experience success.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 298 students
Yearly Tuition: $55,900
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Grier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1853

Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

9 students

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP World History

Average SAT score

1340

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$55,900

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$25,000

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Neely

Admissions Associate

Katie Kingera

Endowment Size

$25 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

31 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Alpha Omega, Anti-Bullying Club, Astronomy Club, Empowering Girls Globally (EGG), Environmental Club, Excursion Club, Garden Culb, Grier School Ambassadors (GSA), Journalism Club, Kaleidoscope, Knitting Club, National Honor Society (NHS), Pottery Club, Prom Committee, Recycling Club, Theatre Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Flute Choir, Jazz Band, Musical Theatre, Orchestra, Private Music Lessons, Rock Band, Select Singers, String Orchestra

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Equestrian, Golf, Personal Fitness, Tennis, Yoga, Zumba

School Notes

The Grier School is an independent boarding school for girls located just outside Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA. Grier's Central Pennsylvania location is easily accessible to the nearby cities of Altoona and State College, home to Penn State University. The school's mission since its founding has been to enrich the lives of young women in the areas of academics, athletics and thearts.Toward this goal, all students are encouraged to participate actively in all aspects of school life.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Camila Sodi - Mexican TV star and pop singer - attended Grier as a 9th grader.
- Marcy Rylan - Soap Opera actress
- Veronica Velasco - Mexican Green Party Official

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grier School cost?

Grier School's tuition is approximately $55,900 for private students and $4,350 for summer students.

What schools are Grier School often compared to?

Grier School is often viewed alongside schools like Linden Hall by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Grier School?

The acceptance rate of Grier School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Grier School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Grier School?

Grier School famous alumni include: Camila Sodi, Marcy Rylan and Veronica Velasco.

What sports does Grier School offer?

Grier School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Archery, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Golf, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball. Grier School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Grier School's ranking?

Grier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest average SAT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Grier School?

The application deadline for Grier School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 10/7/2018

Hi, My name is Salem Mulugeta and i have always wanted to study aboard. I am from Ethiopia and the school i go to is not very good its a private school but its not good. There are good schools but they are very expensive so, my parents can't afford it. I was wondering if your school gives scholarships to international students and what are the requirements.

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