Ranney School
Tel:
(732)542-4777
- Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12, co-ed, independent school serving students across Monmouth & Ocean Counties, NJ. We provide an accelerated college preparatory program located on 60 acres in Tinton Falls, NJ. Ranney's expert teachers inspire and encourage confidence, creativity and curiosity, leading our students to become lifelong learners.
- Our mission is to nurture intellectual curiosity and confidence to inspire students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society. Discover more about Ranney and visit us today!.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 705 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Ranney School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools National Association of College Admissions Counselors New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1960 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 705 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 38% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (dress code) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $11,000-$31,000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $11,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Meredith Ostroy Gwyneth Hecht |
| Admissions Associate | Meredith Ostroy Lower School |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 14 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Afterschool Clubs for Lower School Students (science, cooking, chess, art, sports and more), Community Service, Diversity Club, Girls Who Code, Photography and Design, Robotics, Science and Math Leagues, Student Publications Arts and Music Programs: Annual musicals and productions begin in 4th grade, Band, chorus, Forensics, orchestra begin in 3rd grade, Visual arts and innnovation labs |
School Notes
Innovative, Rigorous & Flexible Curriculum:
Nurturing Learning Community
- Our expert teachers have advanced degrees and design curriculum
- STEAM courses (including Robotics) across all divisions
- Design thinking and collaborative projects inspire students to explore creative, hands-on problem solving
- Year-long intensive research projects led by 5th, 8tth and 12th graders
- Our personalized, comprehensive College Guidance Program includes parents as partners and begins in Grade 8
- 100% of our graduates attend college; each year, our graduating classes score higher than the national average on the SAT and earn millions of dollars in scholarships. In 2016, our seniors were accepted into six of the eight Ivy Leagues.
- Orchestra, Band, and Chorus beginning in Grade 3
- Musicals/Plays in all divisions; Annual Count Basie nominations
- Robust Visual Arts with state-of-the-art equipment (3-D printing)
- 15 sports represented across our varsity and middle school teams, plus aquatic instruction for our youngest students
- 50-plus clubs and activities, as well as 10-plus Honor Societies
Nurturing Learning Community
- A one-of-its-kind partnership with the United Nations
- Spanish, French, and Mandarin offered, starting at Age 3
- School-wide multicultural experiences & social awareness programs
- Community-wide service projects driven by students
- Internationally and culturally diverse student population
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