Packer Collegiate Institute vs. Berkeley Carroll School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Originally founded in 1845, Packer Collegiate is a coeducational, college-preparatory day school enrolling approximately 1000 students in Preschool through Grade 12.
A dedicated and capable faculty offers a rich and challenging curriculum that supports students' learning and nurtures their social and emotional growth.
Packer's academic program is enriched by an array of Advanced Placement courses as well as a breadth of offerings in the fine and performing arts, world languages and athletics.
Extra-curricular activities provide many opportunities for independent study, travel abroad, leadership, and community service.
Packer's historic commitment to diversity is reflected in its student body, and its ongoing support for broad and inclusive programming.
Packer's beautiful landmarked campus will expand in Fall 2017 with the opening of a state-of-the-art Preschool and Kindergarten at 100 Clinton Street, one block from the main campus.
A passion for learning is at the heart of Berkeley Carroll.
Their preK-12th grade school is an intellectual, creative, and equitable community where devoted teachers challenge and engage talented students.
Their demanding curriculum and vibrant civic life prepare their diverse graduates for success in college and for the greater endeavor-a life of critical, ethical, and global thinking. www.berkeleycarroll.org/admissions
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1845
1886
Students Body
Total Students
1023 students
992 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
75
Kindergarten Students
65
64
Grade 1 Students
66
66
Grade 2 Students
66
66
Grade 3 Students
66
66
Grade 4 Students
66
66
Grade 5 Students
69
70
Grade 6 Students
70
71
Grade 7 Students
72
74
Grade 8 Students
72
70
Grade 9 Students
95
77
Grade 10 Students
105
76
Grade 11 Students
86
76
Grade 12 Students
85
75
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
83%
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
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Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$56,915
Tuition Notes
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www.berkeleycarroll.org/admissions/tuition
% on Financial Aid
23%
30%
Admissions Director
n/a
Vanessa C. Prescott
Admissions Associate
n/a
Lower School Admissions
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
13
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
35
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
40+ Affinity Groups (see Berkeley Carroll website for list), 8th Grade Upper School Buddies Program, Amnesty International, Art Squad, Best Buddies, Blotter (School Newspaper), Broadway Club, Chamber, Choir, Comic Book Club, DAIS, Dance Club, Environmental Club, Film Appreciation, GASP, Girls to Women, Honor Council, Jazz Band, Lion's Pride (Community Service Club), Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club), NIA, P.O.C. (People of Color), Peer Leadership, Peer Tutors Program, Photo Club, POC Lower School Buddies Program, Psychology Club, Reflections (School Literary Magazine), Social Justice, Speech and Debate, Student Diversity Leadership Conference, Student Government, Sustainability Club, Theater Tech, Yearbook