Portledge School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 585 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,000
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Portledge School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Portledge School
Nursery	10
Pre-K	10
Kind	12
1	15
2	24
3	24
4	24
5	26
6	33
7	42
8	55
9	80
10	75
11	80
12	75

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1965

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

585 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is tiered based upon the division. Lower School is 33,000, Middle School is 40,000 and Upper School is 44,000

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$19,000

Admissions Director

Michael Coope

Admissions Associate

Kim Baratoff

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Panther

School Notes

Portledge is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth grade coeducational, college-preparatory day school.
The School`s coordinated sequential program provides an academically excellent education with capstone being the IB Diploma Program
Dedicated teachers, small class size, and a warm and personal atmosphere combine to advance high moral standards and individual accomplishments.
Strong music, visual arts, theater, STEAM, athletics, clubs and community service round out the academic program
A comprehensive College Counsleing program begins in grade 9

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Portledge School cost?

Portledge School's tuition is approximately $40,000 for private students.

What schools are Portledge School often compared to?

Portledge School is often viewed alongside schools like Friends Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Portledge School offer?

Portledge School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis and Track and Field. Portledge School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Portledge School's ranking?

Portledge School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Portledge School?

The application deadline for Portledge School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 7/28/2021

Our children, once quiet preschoolers, were shaped into confident and capable young adults at Portledge. The wonderful atmosphere of the school, which more resembled an extended family, fosters a sense of personal growth and achievement mixed with responsibility for others and stewardship for our ever-smaller world. Their Portledge education has served them well as they excelled at college and now study medicine. Thank you Portledge!

- Posted by Parent - Glenn

5 1/6/2020

Such an amazing school. I loved it there.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sophia Chavez

5 7/24/2015

I graduated in the class of ''94. My years at Portledge greatly prepared me for every challenge and success in life since then.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - harry

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,802 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).