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Portledge School
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  • Private
  • LOCUST VALLEY, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Sports
    grade B+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$75
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$44,100
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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Portledge School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1380
60 responses
Average ACT
32
65 responses

The Class of 2022 College Placement

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The Class of 2022 moved on from Portledge in remarkable fashion. With a 100% acceptance rate to four-year colleges, they will take the skills they fostered at Portledge to a number of impressive institutions including Yale, Brown, Cornell, Barnard, University of Virginia, University of Toronto, Vanderbilt University, Boston College, Trinity College of Dublin, and Duke to name but a few.

Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 31 responses
  • Blue and White Day
    26%
  • Founders Day
    23%
  • Founders Day and Graduation
    16%
  • Earth Day
    10%
  • Holiday Play
    10%
  • Spirit Week
    10%
  • nothing
    3%

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Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
546
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
No data available  
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
No data available  
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    No
  • Offers Part Week
    No
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses
Poll
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responses

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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  
75%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responses

Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$189,464
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,667
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900

Portledge School Reviews

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