Overview

"Princeton Day School nurtures the mind, the body, and the character of each student. In academics, athletics, the arts, and service, we celebrate the pursuit of individual excellence and the spirit of collaboration that binds us together as a community. We seek diversity of cultures, views, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of our students."
Official information of Princeton Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A+ Day
A+ Matriculation
A Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A Community
B+ Reviews
NA Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $42,530
# of Students: 957
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: N/A
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $44,932/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 82%
SAT: 1400/1600
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US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 11
#3 Harvard College 4
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 4
#6 University of Chicago 2
#7 Johns Hopkins University 6
#7 University of Pennsylvania 10
#10 Duke University 2
#10 Northwestern University 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 2
#13 Brown University 7
#13 Vanderbilt University 4
#15 Rice University 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 7
LAC #3 Pomona College 2
#17 Cornell University 6
#18 Columbia University 5
#18 University of Notre Dame 4
#20 University of California: Berkeley 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 2
#22 Emory University 3
#22 Georgetown University 5
#25 New York University 10
#25 University of Michigan 2
#25 University of Southern California 3
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 2
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 4
#36 Boston College 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 3
#41 Boston University 2
#44 Brandeis University 2
#44 Case Western Reserve University 2
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 3
#44 Tulane University 2
#51 Lehigh University 7
#51 Purdue University 4
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3
#51 Villanova University 3
#55 University of Miami 3
LAC #11 Middlebury College 6
#62 George Washington University 3
#62 Syracuse University 7
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 2
#67 Texas A&M University 1
#67 University of Connecticut 3
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 3
#72 North Carolina State University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 3
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 3
#76 Muhlenberg College 2
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
#89 Elon University 2
#89 Howard University 2
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
#97 University of South Florida 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#111 Drew University 4
#120 Roanoke College 1
LAC #24 Colby College 2
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 University of Vermont 2
#127 Clarkson University 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 2
#137 University of Alabama 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 2
LAC #37 Occidental College 2
#194 Rowan University 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 3
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
LAC #45 Furman University 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 3
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Babson College 3
Berklee College of Music 1
College of Charleston 1
Emerson College 1
Franklin & Marshall College 2
Jacksonville University 1
Juilliard School 1
Lincoln University 1
Loyola University Maryland 3
Marist College 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Oberlin College 1
Penn State University Park 2
Pratt Institute 2
Providence College 1
Ringling College of Art and Design 1
Rollins College 1
Rutgers University 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
The College of New Jersey 5
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
University of Colorado Boulder 3
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maryland: College Park 2
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Toronto 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Art History
Biology
Computer Science Principles
European History
Human Geography
Latin
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
Comparative Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Figure Skating
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 18)
Acting
Band
Chorus
Dance
Directing
Music Technology
Music Theory
Orchestra
Playwriting
Theater Design
Acting
Band
Chorus
Dance
Directing
Music Technology
Music Theory
Orchestra
Playwriting
Theater Design
Ceramics
Furniture Design
Media
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Architecture
Lighting Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 27)
Cinema Club
Chinese Club
Computer Science and Technology Club
Conversations Concerning Christianity
Debate Club
EnAct
Finance Club
Foreign Affairs Club
French Club
Gallery Club
Cinema Club
Chinese Club
Computer Science and Technology Club
Conversations Concerning Christianity
Debate Club
EnAct
Finance Club
Foreign Affairs Club
French Club
Gallery Club
Glow
Girls Who Code
India Club
Latin Club
Literature Club
Makers Club
Math League
Mathletics
Muslim Club
National Organization of Women
Opera Appreciation
Philosophy Club
Photography Club
Progressive Coalition Club
Science Club
Science Journal
Spanish Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1899
Campus Size: 106 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
SSAT: 5902
ISEE: 311265

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 9)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Princeton Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about Princeton Day School.
Princeton Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Philadelphia, New Jersey, US. It was founded 1899, and currently has about 957 students, 0.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pds.org.
06.
Where is Princeton Day School located?
Princeton Day School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 38 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Princeton Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Princeton Day School is offering 17 AP courses.

In recent years, 75 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Princeton Day School also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Princeton Day School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Princeton Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 191 for all US schools.

Also Princeton Day School has been favorited by 114 users.
03.
Where do Princeton Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 10.33% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 26.33% go to top 25, and about 15.33% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
How to start with an application with Princeton Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Princeton Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Princeton Day School’s official site: http://www.pds.org or call them at 609-924-6700.
04.
What is the application requirement for Princeton Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Princeton Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Princeton Day School?
Yes, here are few: The Lewis School of Princeton, French American School of Princeton and Bright Horizons at Carnegie Center.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Princeton Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Princeton Day School in 2024 is $42,530, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jcucchi@pds.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Princeton Day School?
The overall rating for Princeton Day School is A+.

The section ratings of Princeton Day School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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