The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12
The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is a coeducational college-preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9 to 12. For 2026-27 it welcomed 830 students from 39 states and 34 countries. Classes follow the Harkness discussion model, and every student, including day students, belongs to a House, with separate areas for ninth graders, tenth and eleventh graders, and seniors. Admission testing depends on grade; TOEFL and IELTS are optional. International applicants pay a $100 application fee, must provide grade reports translated into English and may interview through Vericant. Need-based aid is offered only to domestic applicants. The application deadline is January 15, with decisions on March 10.
- Harkness discussion-based teaching
- House system with separate areas for 9th, 10th–11th and 12th graders
- Tuition is comprehensive and covers most fees
- Overseas applicants can interview through Vericant
- Students from 39 states and 34 countries (2026-27)