Rutgers Preparatory School
Tel:
(732) 545-5600
Rutgers Preparatory School, founded in 1766, is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade co-educational independent day school.
The School environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographic, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Our motto "Severa res est verum gaudium" (Hard work is true joy) expresses our desire that students will develop a positive attitude toward learning and that they will be rewarded with a strong sense of achievement.
The School values intellectual curiosity and personal integrity, seeking to stimulate their development at every level.
We emphasize a strong academic program, creative problem solving, cooperation and group interaction, appreciation of culture and beauty, and healthy emotional and physical growth.
We believe that our students grow and learn best in an environment of trust, cooperation and open communication.
The educational experience of each individual student is most successful when students, parents, faculty and administration together support the School's aims and values.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 640 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Rutgers Preparatory 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 History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1766 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 640 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 59% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Diane Glace |
| Admissions Associate | Tara Klipstein |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 11 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling |
School Notes
- Rutgers Preparatory School, founded in 1766, is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade co-educational independent day school. The School environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographic, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Our motto "Severa res est verum gaudium" (Hard work is true joy) expresses our desire that students will develop a positive attitude toward learning and that they will be rewarded with a strong sense of achievement. The School values intellectual curiosity and personal integrity, seeking to stimulate their development at every level. We emphasize a strong academic program, creative problem solving, cooperation and group interaction, appreciation of culture and beauty, and healthy emotional and physical growth. We believe that our students grow and learn best in an environment of trust, cooperation and open communication. The educational experience of each individual student is most successful when students, parents, faculty and administration together support the School's aims and values.
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School Reviews
| 5 The basketball coach shows a lack of sportsmanship and moral leadership by example. Coaching is more than winning games and creaming opponents mercilessly by 70 points. It is about class, leading by example, and helping athletes be their best selves- sportsmanship would be a good start. Considering he is also a teacher, I question why his behavior on the court is acceptable to the school. - Posted by Parent - Josie |
| 5 Perfect size. Small enough for access for students to be involved and participate and larger enough to offer more than everything in terms of curriculum and activities. - Posted by Parent - alfmc |
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