Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Yearly Tuition: $82,710
- Acceptance rate: 17%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Lawrenceville School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Yearly Tuition: $82,710
- Acceptance rate: 17%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Lawrenceville School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1810
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
700 acres
School Motto
Our mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all.
Student Body
Total Students
827 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
Average SAT score
1490
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
Average Percentile SSAT
85%
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$82,710
Tuition Notes
Day student tuition: $68,060
Above costs include tuition and fees.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$58,937
Acceptance Rate
17%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
99%
Admissions Director
Dana Brown
Admissions Associate
Matt Mulhern
Application URL
Endowment Size
$725 million
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
24 sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Larrie The Bulldog
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
DanceInstrumental Music
Technical TheatreTheatre
Visual ArtsVocal Music
School Notes
- Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. prepares students to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. A co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, Lawrenceville's mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all. Learn more at www.lawrenceville.org.
- Lawrenceville draws students from around the world and is situated in the heart of cultural influence. From New York City to Washington, D.C., students have enriching exposure to a broad array of people, institutions, and experiences.
- Through our unique House system, collaborative Harkness approach to teaching and learning, close mentoring relationships, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, we help students to develop high standards of character and scholarship, a passion for learning, and a global perspective.
- Lawrenceville requires students to take a minimum number of core courses in each academic department. This traditional educational approach is complemented by a rich array of elective offerings. Most of our students take 5 courses per term.
- Academic advisors faculty members associated with or living in the Houses help students choose their courses each trimester. These consultations focus on the overall degree of difficulty of the schedule, concerns about adjustments to the rigors of the School's curriculum, and commitments to athletic or extracurricular activities.
- How to Apply: Lawrenceville accepts the Gateway
to Prep SchoolApplication.Please refer to the
Lawrenceville
website to make sure you've submitted all required documents
for the Lawrenceville application process:
- Official School Reports and Transcripts (current and past 2 years)
- Principal/Counselor Recommendation (current year)
- English Teacher Recommendation (Humanities - English/History/Social Studies/Social Sciences)
- Math Teacher Recommendation (STEM - Math/Science/Engineering)
- Interview
- Testing
- Application Fee:
- $50 for domestic candidates
- $100 for international candidates
- Domestic candidates please email our office [email protected] request an application fee waiverif you are experiencing financial hardship.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Joakim Noah ’04 - NBA player and former collegiate basketball player of the year
- Dierks Bentley ’93 - Grammy-nominated country singer
- Jim Rash ’90 - Academy Award for best adapted screenplay, "The Descendants" (2011)
- John Lesher ’84 - Producer of the Academy Award-winning film "Birdman" (2014)
- Jay Carney ’83 - Former White House Press Secretary
- Paul Moravec ’75 - Pulitzer Prize for Music (2004)
- Arthur Sze ’68 - U.S. Poet Laureate (2025)
- Ricardo Maduro ’63 - Former President of Honduras
- Michael Eisner ’60 - Former CEO, The Walt Disney Company
- George Akerlof ’58 - Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (2001)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Lawrenceville School cost?
The Lawrenceville School's tuition is approximately $82,710 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Lawrenceville School?
The acceptance rate of The Lawrenceville School is 17%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. The Lawrenceville School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Lawrenceville School?
The Lawrenceville School famous alumni include: Joakim Noah ’04, Dierks Bentley ’93, Jim Rash ’90, John Lesher ’84, Jay Carney ’83, Paul Moravec ’75, Arthur Sze ’68, Ricardo Maduro ’63, Michael Eisner ’60 and George Akerlof ’58.
Does The Lawrenceville School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Lawrenceville School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Lawrenceville School offer?
The Lawrenceville School offers 24 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Lawrenceville School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
What is The Lawrenceville School's ranking?
The Lawrenceville School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for The Lawrenceville School?
The application deadline for The Lawrenceville School is Jan. 15.
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(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Craven Lane
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(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
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Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Rank:
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2939 Princeton Pike
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(609) 671-5540
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
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Gr: PK-3 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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66 Eggerts Crossing Road
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(609) 671-5530
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
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Bottom 50%10
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