Private School
Princeton Day School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Princeton, NJ
- 68 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsB+
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$34,600
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
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Average Financial Aid
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
950
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
Poll
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
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- 71%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.7 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.7 responses
- 29%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.7 responses
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingC+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$118,467
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,396
National
$949Median Home Value
$811,700
National
$184,700Princeton Day School Reviews
68 reviews
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The slogan...Princeton Day School...opportunities of a lifetime everyday is perfect for this school. From ice skating during gym classs to tending to the chickens in the school's outdoor garden and classroom the opportunities are endless. The faculty are amazing and they truly treat each student as if they are their #1 student and tend to the student's academic and personal needs. The diversity of the classroom is extraordinary which has further enhanced our child's curiosity and knowledge of different cultures. Thank you PDS for affording our children these lifetime opportunities everyday!
The facilities are very attractive, but programs lack academic strength in important areas even math and English (humanities for lower grades). The reason is that the curriculum lacks basic consistency, so the same subject in the same grade can cover totally different materials when taught by diffferent teachers. There is no syllabus for any class and some core classes lack textbooks. If you are lucky you may get a handful of great teachers but you might also get one of several lackluster ones. Sports are very mediocre. There is no hard-core training to excel. Overall the school seems complacent about its status in Princeton and lacks that vigor to drive excellence. College acceptances reflect very few Ivy or top tier acceptances - are commonly believed to be the result of a legacy or special connection. PDS does not encourage competition - forcing the playing field to stay uniform, but does cater to wealthiest parent demands.
I had a great experience at PDS and would do it again. The school has great academics across all departments, although historically the history and arts departments have stood out. That said, the science department has advanced impressive amounts in the past few years. PDS has some extraordinary teachers, ones with significant success in their respective fields. There are, however, just like any school, those teachers who are simply okay.
The sports teams have seen a high degree of success in the past few years, as well as increasing amounts of recruits.
The school culture and community are also generally good, although school spirit seems to be somewhat down this year. The administration could also stand to be a little more involved, as sometimes it seems interactions with students are at arm's length.
Overall, this is a great school with some areas that can be improved, and I expect the school to become only more nationally well-known and ranked as the school expands and improves.
The sports teams have seen a high degree of success in the past few years, as well as increasing amounts of recruits.
The school culture and community are also generally good, although school spirit seems to be somewhat down this year. The administration could also stand to be a little more involved, as sometimes it seems interactions with students are at arm's length.
Overall, this is a great school with some areas that can be improved, and I expect the school to become only more nationally well-known and ranked as the school expands and improves.