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Purnell School (Closed 2024)

51 Pottersville Rd
Pottersville, NJ 07979

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Purnell School Photo #1 - The Johnson Art Center is central to the lives and learning of Purnell students. Classes cover the complete range of media: drawing, collage, pastels, ceramics, photography, oil painting, charcoals and fashion design among others. Students also take art history classes which include trips to New York museums.

Purnell School Photo #2 - The overarching mission of the Purnell Athletic Department is for each individual student to experience the benefits of physical fitness, healthy living, and the camaraderie that comes from being a part of a team. A variety of athletic activities, from non-competitive offerings to competitive team sports affords Purnell students of every athletic ability and interest the opportunity to find a sport that suits them best.

Purnell School Photo #3 - Purnell offers highly individualized student services. While most schools have advising, our program provides each girl one-on-one advisor time for a half hour or more weekly. Our school day also has an hour built in when teachers are on hand to provide extra help. This time does not conflict with any other scheduled events.

Purnell School Photo #4 - Purnell accepts girls who will be more successful in a smaller setting where their talents and personalities are celebrated and they are not lost in the crowd. A Purnell girl may have a strong interest in the arts, or may want to get off the bench and onto the playing fields. Whatever her background, a girl's talents are recognized and nurtured here.

Purnell School is the premier boarding and day school for girls with learning differences.

Our mission is to educate young women, who learn differently in grades nine through PG within a creative, reflective, and supportive classroom and boarding community.

We offer seven- and five-day boarding as well as day programs. Purnell also offers a PG year program that encourages study and exploration.

Our campus is located on 83 acres in rural, equestrian New Jersey.

Safe, peaceful yet close to the vibrancy of New York City and Philadelphia.

Students discover their unique strengths in preparation for college and the world.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Executive Function Challenges, Auditory Processing Disorder

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Everyday uniform: dark wash jeans, white button-down or polo and Purnell sweater. Formal uniform includes a blazer and a kilt or khaki pants.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Kate Davis

Admissions Associate

Meghan Coates

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Adlibbers-Acting GroupArt Club

Big SistersChoir

Community Service ClubDance Synthesis

Environmental ClubEquestrian

Floor LeadersSchool Tour Guides

Shoots and Strawberries Singing GroupStudent Council

Technical TheaterYearbook

School Notes

Purnell School, established in 1963, is the premier boarding and day school for girls with learning differences. We are at the forefront of education for girls from across the globe with different learning styles. We use a highly individualized approach tailored to the precise learning style of each student. Girls in grades nine through twelve learn within a creative, reflective, and supportive classroom and boarding community and thrive in academics, the arts and athletics. We offer seven and five-day boarding as well as day programs. Purnell also offers a Post Graduate (PG) year of study and exploration. Each year Purnell graduates attend the college of their choice.Purnell is located on 83 acres in rural, equestrian New Jersey. Safe, peaceful yet close to the vibrancy of New York City and Philadelphia. Students discover their unique strengths in preparation for college and the world. Purnell students learn to be ethical, independent, and self-confident working with faculty who act as mentors, teaching to the individual needs of the student.Purnell`s founding beliefs continue to guide the school over 50 years later: Consideration of Others, Truthfulness in All Relations, Use of Common Sense.Purnell successfully serves girls with the following learning differences: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, Executive Functioning Challenges, Auditory Processing Disorders.School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Purnell School offer?

Purnell School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Dance, Equestrian, Soccer, Softball and Tennis.

When is the application deadline for Purnell School?

The application deadline for Purnell School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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