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Perkiomen School
  • Private, Boarding
  • PENNSBURG, PA
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Perkiomen School

#8 in Best Boarding High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 6-12
  • PENNSBURG, PA
  • 68 reviews
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    Monthly Update

    9.13.2023

    We are looking forward to the 2023-2024 academic year at Perkiomen School! It is not too late to learn more about us and consider a mid-year enrollment. Take the next step - we would love to invite you to visit us and experience our community. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B+
    perkiomen.org
    (215) 679-9511
    200 SEMINARY STREET
    PENNSBURG, PA 18073
    About Perkiomen School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Application Fee
    $50
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $43,100
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $75,900
    Received Financial Aid
    40%
    Average Financial Aid
    From Perkiomen School

    We invite you to learn more about Perkiomen School. Here, we create possibilities because our community is a celebration of individuals, our space is transformative by design, and our impact is focused on the future. We know that experience is the best teacher and that the challenges of life can only be solved by digging in, taking part, and pushing through.

    Our supportive environment enables our students to discover what they need to thrive, become strong self-advocates, stand up for their beliefs, and envision their futures. Each of our students is empowered to make positive change and try new things. Our participatory culture demonstrates both respect for individual affinities and the rewards of engaging within a larger community.

    Since 1875, Perkiomen School has inspired its students, boarding and day, in grades 6-12 and post-graduate, to risk becoming their best.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1260
    96 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    32 responses
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    Institutes at Perkiomen School

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    The Institutes at Perkiomen School allow students to rigorously apply a liberal arts education. Our Institutes - Entrepreneur, Medical, and Artificial Intelligence - guide students to interact with and apply the knowledge and skills they learn.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 11 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 25 responses
    • Graduation
      20%
    • Purple and Gold Day
      20%
    • Mr. Perkiomen
      16%
    • Variety Show
      12%
    • Convocation
      8%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • No good events
      8%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    50%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    Spain, China, Germany, Viet Nam, Turkey
    International Boarding Students
    29%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    286
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 13 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 13 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 13 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 14 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 14 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 14 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    60%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

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