Excelsior School
Excelsior School is a small, independent high school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and our school has established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities.
Our program is designed to develop an awareness of their potential.
Commitment to community service and individual responsibility are also strongly emphasized. An in-depth, enriched curriculum, close faculty-student relations, diverse activities, and a variety of special programs and traditions support these goals.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,500
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Excelsior School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
12 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Human Geography, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Statistic, AP US History, AP World History
Average SAT score
1350
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Timothy Lee
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Basketball, Choir, Drama, Key Club, Model UN, Newspaper, Speech, Yearbook
Basketball, Choir, Drama, Key Club, Model UN, Newspaper, Speech, Yearbook
School Notes
- Excelsior School is a small, independent high school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory education, and our school has established an excellent track record of graduates matriculating at distinguished colleges and universities. Our program is designed to develop an awareness of their potential. Commitment to community service and individual responsibility are also strongly emphasized. An in-depth, enriched curriculum, close faculty-student relations, diverse activities, and a variety of special programs and traditions support these goals.
Source: Verified school update
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School Reviews
5 8/28/2021
Overall, I feel very prepared for my secondary education. The culture is unique at Excelsior School. The school curriculum and general rigor of instruction does prepare the students for highly selective colleges and universities. I have really enjoyed my time at Marlborough. The classes are small and provide individual attention when needed.
5 6/12/2017
The teachers are very helpful. They are very patient. I learned a lot at Excelsior. I lived in school for two years. The dormitory is roomy, comfortable and clean. The camp is so beautiful. School counselors guided every student step by step for college application. I got accepted by many top universities.
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