"Purnell is a small girls boarding school that focuses on the success of every student. We take girls from a wide variety of backgrounds and help them find success and discover and what they are best at doing...."
Overview:
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
School Type
All-girls
Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1963
1900
Campus Size
83 acres
135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
120 students
300 students
Percent Students of Color
20%
18%
Percent International Students
10%
16%
Percent Students Boarding
90%
70%
Average SAT Score
n/a
*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
10
12*National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:7
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
61%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$7 million
$14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)
$48,682
$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)
$40,985
$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid
18%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Acceptance Rate
83%
59%
Director of Admissions
Nicole Moon
Associate Director of Admissions
Gena Cotugno
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered
6
13
Basketball
Dance
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations
19
23
Adlibbers-Acting Group
Big Sisters
Community Service Club
Dance Synthesis
Environmental Club
Equestrian
Fashion Design
Floor Leaders
Golf
Handbells
Peer Leaders
Private Music Lessons
Red Team / Blue Team
School Tour Guides
Shoots and Strawberries Singing Group
Student Council Representatives
Student Library Club
Technical Theater
Voices/Diversity Club
College Matriculation:
Year: 2009
Albright College
1
Carnegie Mellon University
1
Hight Point University
1
Kenyon College
1
Lake Forest College
1
Mississippi State University
1
Muhlenberg College
1
School of Visual Arts
1
University of North Carolina-Asheville
1
Wagner College
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes
Purnell is a small girls boarding school that focuses on the success of every student. We take girls from a wide variety of backgrounds and help them find success and discover and what they are best at doing.
We accept students with mild learning disabilities, students who are talented in the performing arts and students who need a smaller environment to thrive in. Students are supported by our award-winning program, which is a four-year curriculum for developing student strengths. Average students can shine here where every student sits in the front row.
Purnell graduates have described Purnell as the single "best thing to ever happen to me." We are college preparatory, teach hands-on, innovative units and have a strong support system in place that allows all girls to feel integrated into the community and an important person in her own right. We are a traditional boarding school that serves a unique niche.
We have an exceptional performing and fine arts department and many graduates go on to professional careers in the arts.
We offer seven- and five-day boarding as well as day programs.
Purnell offers need-based financial aid; please call the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to learn more. We provide financial aid to low, medium, and even upper middle level incomes so that the school can be affordable to all.
Purnell is located on 83 acres in rural, equestrian New Jersey. Safe, peacul yet close to the vibrancy of New York City and Philadelphia.
School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Profile last updated: 01/14/2010
Performing Arts Building
Fine Arts
Extra Help
Athletics
Baker Dining Hall
Custis Dormitory
Moran Athletic Center
Field Studies Pond
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