The Harley School vs. Allendale Columbia School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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
Allendale Columbia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Year Founded
1917
1890
Students Body
Total Students
511 students
356 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
24
13
Pre-K Students
64
32
Kindergarten Students
33
23
Grade 1 Students
28
16
Grade 2 Students
26
15
Grade 3 Students
26
14
Grade 4 Students
15
15
Grade 5 Students
25
16
Grade 6 Students
35
29
Grade 7 Students
31
23
Grade 8 Students
32
23
Grade 9 Students
35
32
Grade 10 Students
47
41
Grade 11 Students
44
32
Grade 12 Students
46
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
46 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
100%
71%
Average Class Size
8
8
Number of AP Classes
18
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Average SAT score
1329
1256
Average ACT score
31
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level ($17,600- $28,400). Acorn and Grants and financial assistance available. Please contact The Harley School for details.
Tuition varies by grade level and is updated annually. Please email admissions@allendalecolumbia.org to request our current tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid
45%
56%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$13,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Admissions Director
Kirsten Reader
Shelby Riter
Admissions Associate
Cheryl Skiba
Abhi Somaskanda
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
30
25
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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