The Lawrenceville School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 844 students
Yearly Tuition: $80,690
Acceptance rate: 18%
Average class size: 11 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:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Lawrenceville School
9	149
10	236
11	229
12	230

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1810

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

700 acres

Student Body

Total Students

844 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

62%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

130 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

68%

Average Class Size

11 students

Average SAT score

1490

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

85%

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$80,690

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Tuition Notes

Day student tuition: $66,400 Above costs include tuition and fees.

% on Financial Aid

32%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$58,937

Acceptance Rate

18%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dana Brown

Admissions Associate

Matt Mulhern

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$725 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

22 sports

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.

School Motto: Our mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all.
School Mascot: Larrie The Bulldog

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: While Lawrenceville accepts both the Standard Application Online (SAO) and theGateway to Prep SchoolApplication, we recommend using the Gateway application.Please refer to the Gateway checklist 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) This can now be completed by teachers in the current or previous year.
- Math Teacher Recommendation (STEM - Math/Science/Engineering) This can now be completed by teachers in the current or previous year.
- 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.

Please visit our website for further detailed instructions on the application process.

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Lawrenceville School cost?

The Lawrenceville School's tuition is approximately $80,690 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Lawrenceville School?

The acceptance rate of The Lawrenceville School is 18%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. 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 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, 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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The average private school tuition in Mercer County, NJ is $32,973 for elementary schools and $42,898 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mercer County, NJ is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).