Portledge School
- Private
- LOCUST VALLEY, NY
Private School
Portledge School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- LOCUST VALLEY, NY
- Rating 4.61 out of 5 46 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A minus
About
Applying
Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
SSAT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$35,400
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
23%
Average Financial Aid
$16,100
From Portledge School
Portledge School is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth grade preparatory day school. The school's coordinated sequential programs, beginning with the Reggio Emilia program in Early Childhood, provide a rigorous academic environment, preparing students to live responsible and productive lives. Dedicated teachers use small class size to deliver knowledge based on inquiry and inspired by a student-centered approach. Individual talents are nurtured through the arts, athletics, and a variety of programs that all emphasize the Portledge Pillars of passion, purpose, honor, and respect.
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1310
80 responses
Average ACT
31
61 responses
Popular Colleges
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Culture & Safety
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 8 responsesPoll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 8 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
493
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 8 responses75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 8 responses75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 8 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Poll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responsesPoll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responsesPoll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
71%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses57%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$213,750
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,643
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$229,800Portledge School Reviews
Rating 4.61 out of 5 46 reviews
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I have many opportunities at Portledge, which is something I love about the school. I love our campus because it is very college-like and due to this, the students have a lot of responsibilities, some examples would be having everything we need before walking across campus and scheduling meetings with teachers. Portledge has many pros, but just like any institution, there are also cons. Being an black student at Portledge, a prominently white school, I feel that most of the students are blind to what the (very few) minorities at the school face. I wouldn't say that we face racism, but we have to deal with not being able to say certain things or be our full selves because most of the students there do not understand. I feel that Portledge's curriculum (and other private schools) could be improved by including more modern events that impact some of the students that attend the school. Overall, Portledge is a great place with a great learning environment and I do not plan on leaving!
I have three children enrolled in Portledge and we could not be more pleased with the experience in lower school and middle school. The class sizes are small so there is an advantageous teacher to student ratio. No child gets lost. I feel the teachers really know my children - their strengths, their growth opportunities - and give them the space and guidance to be their best selves. The communication between parents and teacher/s is excellent - the staff is very responsive, respectful and caring. The head of school and the staff navigated the pandemic with grace, always putting the students and their education and safety first. I believe my children are not only receiving an excellent education but are becoming responsible and kind global citizens.
I am a parent of two Portledge students and sending them to Portledge has by far been one of the best decisions our family has ever made. Portledge is a wonderful school with a warm and inclusive environment and challenging academic curriculum. Students are always in small classroom settings and receive individualized attention from their teachers. The teachers are incredible and are always available for their students. The College Counseling team in the Upper School is outstanding and gives each student one on one guidance throughout the college application process. This type of assistance is usually only received from private (and extremely costly) counseling services. It is a game changer and is one of the many things that sets Portledge apart from other public and private schools.