Peddie is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for students in grades 9 through post-graduate.
Peddie provides a rigorous academic and extracurricular experience both inside and outside the classroom, focusing on preparing students for a lifetime of learning, citizenship, continual growth and opportunity.
With a beautiful campus in Hightstown, NJ, and a distinguished history dating back to 1864, the school prides itself on a curriculum that balances tradition with innovation in a genuinely supportive community atmosphere.
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Latin: Vergil, Music Theory, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, US Government, US History
Club or Organization: Amnesty International, Amphion, Best Buddies, Better Beginnings, Book Club, Chinese Culture, Christian Fellowship, Craft Club, Creative Writing Club, Current Events Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Dynasty, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, French Club, Gender and Sexuality Alliances, Girls Who Code, Gold Key, International Student Organization, Jewish Heritage Club, Junior State of America, Mock Trial, Model UN, Multicultural Alliance, Parikrma Club, Peddie Beekeeping Club, Peddie ESL, Peddie Math Club, Peddie News, Peddie Student Ambassadors, Poetry Out Loud, Project UNIFY, REALMS, Red Cross Club, Spanish Club, Students Supporting Veterans Club, The Daily Dose, Ultimate Club, United Desi Students, Yearbook, Young Democrats Club, Young Entrepreneurs, Young Feminists
School Notes
Peddie is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory
school for students in grades 9 through post-graduate. Peddie
provides a rigorous academic and extracurricular experience
both inside and outside the classroom, focusing on preparing
students for a lifetime of learning, citizenship, continual
growth and opportunity. With a beautiful campus in Hightstown, NJ,
and a distinguished history dating back to 1864, the school
prides itself on a curriculum that balances tradition with
innovation in a genuinely supportive community
atmosphere.
Rigorous Academics
With an average class size of 12 and a student-to-faculty ratio
of 6:1, Peddie`s rigorous and innovative academic program
continues to evolve to meet the demands of an
ever-changing world. Peddie`s Research Science program, which
combines course work with "real world" summer laboratory
experience, and its Asian Studies program, which partners with its
sister school in Shanghai, are among several concentrations
available through the Peddie Signature Experience Program.
Other areas of study include art, creative writing and independent
study. Students are regularly exposed to off-campus cultural
excursions and high-profile guest speakers to enhance their
academic experience.
Dynamic Faculty
With a mean of 17 years teaching experience and 86% of teachers
holding advanced degrees, Peddie's faculty is recognized for
encouraging and inspiring bright and enthusiastic students
to reach for new levels of achievement. With enthusiasm, humor
and patience, the Peddie faculty challenges students to reach
beyond their expectations and to define success by the progress
they make.
Technology
Peddie has long been committed to using technology to enhance
learning. This year, the school completed construction of the
Digital Fabrication Lab, a 3400-square-foot building that
houses an engineering lab with advanced fabrication
capabilities including a CNC mill, CNC laser, 3D printer and a
robotics studio. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive
television or whiteboard, and laptop computers are provided to
all students and are used in every discipline across Peddie`s
curriculum.
Supportive Community
Peddie is a boarding and day school, with 62% of students and
90% of faculty residing on campus. Peddie provides a
distinctive educational experience in which all students
participate in a dynamic and diverse community, exploring new
ideas, accepting challenges, assuming responsibility and
ultimately and most importantly learning to live independently.
In this boarding school environment, students are
prepared for the rigors and rewards of college and
are inspired to strive for the highest quality of
citizenship.
College Preparation
Most Peddie students attend selective colleges and
universities. The College Counseling Office takes a highly
personalized approach to educate students and families about the
college process. Students and their families work closely with
their counselors to develop a self-awareness that guides each
student to find his or her best fit.
Athletics
At Peddie, athletics are considered an extension of the
classroom, and all students are required to enroll in physical
activity classes and to join its 17 sports and 56 athletic teams.
Through participation in sports, students learn sportsmanship,
discipline, personal integrity, teamwork, time management and
perseverance: qualities that will assist them in achieving
success throughout their lives. Peddie offers its students
access to newly-renovated athletic facilities, including a 35m
pool, an 18-hole golf course, a boat house, a state-of-the-art
fitness center, indoor and outdoor tracks and more.
Arts
On the stage and in studio classrooms and rehearsal halls,
promising young artists learn to tap into their imaginations,
to problem-solve, and to communicate in new ways. During the
class day, more than 300 Peddie students take part in a
diverse menu of electives in music, theater and visual arts.
Outside of the classroom, students have opportunities to attend and
perform in a wide variety of on- and off-campus arts events.
Students at Peddie acquire essential skills, vocabulary and
perspective that will shape them into more appreciative and
better-informed citizens, sensitive to the cultural landscape
they inhabit.
Decades ago private schools could have been accused of being elitist. You had to have money to attend. The student populations were fairly homogeneous. Fortunately that has changed.
The average private school tuition in Mercer County, NJ is $26,546 for elementary schools and $35,736 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
