Allendale Columbia School vs. The Harley School
Should I attend Allendale Columbia School or The Harley School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Allendale Columbia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
The Harley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Allendale Columbia is a leading independent school for students age 18 months through grade 12.
Allendale Columbia's Centers for Entrepreneurship; Global Engagement; and Invent Center for STEM & Innovation provide students with opportunitites to engage locally and internationally.
Our students come from 26 school districts, 42 zip codes, and 9 nations abroad.
We operate two international houses near campus to provide housing for international students and to supplement our host family stay option.
Allendale Columbia is the most diverse school in Rochester, according to recent data in the Rochester Business Journal's Annual School Report.
Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a college preparatory, independent day school.
A diverse, inclusive community, Harley is coeducational and nonsectarian.
We provide a balanced education that inspires academic excellence, encourages joy in learning, and promotes intellectual and physical fitness.
We value respectful discourse, collaborative learning, and service to others. Financial aid, wrap care, and transportation are available.
Grades Offered
NS-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Year Founded
1890
1917
Students Body
Total Students
356 students
511 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
13
24
Pre-K Students
32
64
Kindergarten Students
23
33
Grade 1 Students
16
28
Grade 2 Students
15
26
Grade 3 Students
14
26
Grade 4 Students
15
15
Grade 5 Students
16
25
Grade 6 Students
29
35
Grade 7 Students
23
31
Grade 8 Students
23
32
Grade 9 Students
32
35
Grade 10 Students
41
47
Grade 11 Students
32
44
Grade 12 Students
32
46
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
76 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
71%
100%
Average Class Size
8
8
Number of AP Classes
12
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:7
Average SAT score
1256
1329
Average ACT score
28
31
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level and is updated annually. Please email admissions@allendalecolumbia.org to request our current tuition rates.
Tuition varies by grade level ($17,600- $28,400). Acorn and Grants and financial assistance available. Please contact The Harley School for details.
% on Financial Aid
56%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
84%
n/a
Admissions Director
Shelby Riter
Kirsten Reader
Admissions Associate
Abhi Somaskanda
Cheryl Skiba
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
25
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Acting, Advocacy Clubs, Band, Best Buddies, Ceramics, Choir, Community Service, Creative Movement, Debate, Digital Photography, Drama Production, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Gardening, Global Engagement, Graphic Design, Intramural Sports, Literary Magazine, Robotics, Ski Club, STEM, Student Leadership, Summer LEAP, TEDx, Yearbook
acting, advocacy clubs, ceramic wheelworking, chess, choir, community service, debate, design thinking, digital filmmaking, digital graphic design, drama production, gardening, glass making, hospice, improv, internships, intramural sports, jazz band, jewelry making, literary magazine, music lessons, musical production, newspaper, pottery, robotics, ski club, strings ensemble, student council, women's choir, yearbook