The Peddie School

Hightstown, New Jersey · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12, PG

Peddie is a coeducational boarding and day school in Hightstown, New Jersey, founded in 1864 and serving grades 9 through 12 plus a postgraduate year. About 540 students attend, coming from 25 countries. The academic program lists around 150 courses in 34 subject areas, including AP and honors levels, with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and classes averaging 12 students. Most faculty live on campus. Applicants submit SSAT or ISEE scores; non-native English speakers also submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo results, and applicants from mainland China first interview through Vericant. Boarding tuition for 2026-27 is $81,000.

• About 150 courses across 34 subject areas, with AP and honors options
• 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class of 12
• About 90% of faculty live on campus
• Located about 50 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia