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The Wardlaw + Hartridge School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Middlesex County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Edison, NJ
  • 75 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our families, faculty, staff and students, is our highest priority. We will continue to operate our admission office virtually, and serving our students through excellent distance and remote learning programs! We intend to open school with in-person, remote and blending learning options on September 10. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Sports
      B
    whschool.org
    (908) 754-1882
    1295 Inman Ave
    Edison, NJ 08820
    About The Wardlaw + Hartridge School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $41,300
    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
    51%
    Average Financial Aid
    $23,884
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    The Wardlaw + Hartridge School prepares students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. We provide an educational atmosphere characterized by academic challenge, support for individual excellence, diversity, and a familial sense of community. When we enroll new students, our sights are focused clearly on a future whose features are not yet determined. Our goal is to develop students who are prepared to become pioneering thinkers in any field they choose, including ones that do not yet exist. Students apply to and enroll in leading colleges and universities around the world.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1350
    97 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    27 responses
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    Signature Programs

    Our Signature Programs are essential to preparing students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. These programs, which span from Early Childhood through Upper School, provide opportunities for students to emerge as pioneering thinkers by engaging in additional programs that highlight our core values of integrity, opportunity, support, diversity, community, and sustainability.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 40 responses
    • Fall fair
      28%
    • Spirit week
      23%
    • International night
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • Cooking cabaret
      8%
    • Pep rallies
      8%
    • Homecoming
      5%

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      471
      93%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
      93%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
      79%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
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      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $15,200
      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
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      Website
      whschool.org/academics/early-childhood
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        Yes
      • Offers Part Week
        No
      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
        Yes

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      8:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      73%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.15 responses
      Poll
      87%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
      Poll
      93%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses

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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A-
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      High
      90%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
      70%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
      90%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
      Living in the Area

      Edison Township

      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?Data Sources
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        B
      Median Household Income
      $98,687
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,491
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $381,100
      National
      $184,700

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      The Wardlaw + Hartridge School Reviews

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      Wardlaw+Hartridge is an amazing school. It provides the exact balance of academic rigor, social and emotional learning, Global awareness and community that we were looking for for our daughter. The Lower School really formed a foundation for her the achieve excellence and continue to grow each year in a stress free way. The daily environment provides structure yet also a freedom to explore and be an individual. The creations she brings home from art class never cease to amaze me as well as all the things she does in music, STEM and band. We have been with the school 7 years and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. Through the COVID pandemic, this school didn’t miss a beat. My daughter is on track to complete everything she was scheduled to academically for this year. They have found a way to keep the kids engaged regularly with their peers and their teachers without it being overwhelming. When I asked my daughter what she loves most about W+H she said the Teachers & community!
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      I am extremely happy with the education my kids receive at Wardlaw + Hartridge. The entire community works hard to prepare the kids for college and for the world ahead of them. They prepare them to be critical thinkers and to be innovative. My son, now at Carnegie Mellon University, attributes his success to the education he received at Wardlaw + Hartridge. My daughter is challenged every day, in academics, clubs and sports. After nine years at Wardlaw + Hartridge, I can say, without any reservations, that this school is an excellent place for students, who want to learn and be challenge! A great educational institution!
      The Wardlaw+Hartridge school is truly an exceptional place. The school environment is one of community, diversity and an amazing commitment to learning and excellence in every respect. Our students are accomplished in so many ways - academic accomplishments, well rounded by involvement in an array of extracurricular activities, a commitment to community service, fine college acceptances and most importantly being good citizens.

      The school combines the best traditions of a liberal arts education with integrating the most updated educational and technology developments. The faculty truly value each student as an individual and care deeply that students succeed and achieve their best.

      Wardlaw+Hartridge also has first rate facilities, including a Performing Arts Center and in the athletics area.

      I submit that there is no better investment that parents could make not only for their children's education but for their entire future than Wardlaw+Hartridge.
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