The Hun School Of Princeton (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 698 students
Yearly Tuition: $55,600
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Hun School Of Princeton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Hun School Of Princeton
6	30
7	44
8	64
9	111
10	140
11	153
12	156

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1914

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

698 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

95 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$55,600

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Tuition Notes

Middle School - $50,300 Day student tuition - $55,600 Resident student tuition - $80,300

% on Financial Aid

31%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$27,000

Admissions Director

Katelyn Cassell

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Colors

Black, Red

School Mascot

Raiders

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

54 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Amnesty InternationalBackgammon Club

Black Student UnionCertamen - Latin and Mythology Competition League

Chemistry and Science Competition ClubChess Club

Community Service ClubCraft Club

Diversity ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes

Film ClubForensics – Speech and Debate

French ClubGender and Sexuality Awareness Club

Girls’ Learn InternationalGuitar Club

Humans of HunHun Culinary Club

Hun Gaming Society – World Domination LeagueHun Model United Nations

Hun Review – Student Literature and Art PublicationHun School Lookbook

Hun TVInternational Exchange Club

Jewish Studies ClubKanJam Squad – Frisbee Competition Club

Knitting and Tea ClubMasala Club

Math Competition ClubMeditation Club

Middle Eastern SocietyMock Trial

Model CongressOutdoor Club

Photography ClubRed Shield Society

Ski ClubSquash Club

STEM ClubThe Edgerstounian – Yearbook

The Mall – Student NewspaperThe Mechanicals – Shakespeare Society

UNICEF ClubWinter Running Club

Young Alumni AssociationZ-Squad: Zombie Apocalypse Weekend

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Arts and Music Programs:

AcapellaCeramics

ChoirDance

OrchestraPhotography

Studio ArtTheatre - drama and musical theatre

School Notes

The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey.
On the 45-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepare students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of 630 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. The Hun School is home to students from twenty-three countries and eighteen states.

The Hun School of Princetonis a co-educational,private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. On the 45-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning preparestudents for the global community in which they will live and work.The Hun School is comprised of 635 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program.The Hun School is home to studentsfrom twenty-three countries and eighteen states.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hun School Of Princeton cost?

The Hun School Of Princeton's tuition is approximately $55,600 for private students.

What schools are The Hun School Of Princeton often compared to?

The Hun School Of Princeton is often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Day School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Hun School Of Princeton offer?

The Hun School Of Princeton offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field. The Hun School Of Princeton is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.

What is The Hun School Of Princeton's ranking?

The Hun School Of Princeton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Hun School Of Princeton?

The application deadline for The Hun School Of Princeton is Jan. 15.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Dorms Close for Thanksgiving Break

November 20, 2026 (Friday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 21, 2026 (Saturday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 22, 2026 (Sunday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/3/2023

best school.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - bob

5 5/17/2016

I think this school's academics are excellent and it is not a very overwhelming school. This school is an excellent, excellent school.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Porti

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Princeton, NJ is $35,240 for elementary schools and $43,613 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Princeton, NJ is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).