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School Overview

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Overall A-
Matriculation A
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A-
Geo & Community A
Reviews B+
Portledge is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth grade coeducational, college-preparatory day school. The School’s coordinated sequential program provides an academically excellent education that prepares students for responsible and productive lives. Dedicated teachers, small class size, and a warm and personal atmosphere combine to advance high moral standards and individual accomplishments. Our teachers understand that for middle schoolers this is a time of self-exploration and self-definition. They teach and coach the whole child and understand their critical role in helping young adolescents develop confidence and become more independent. Middle schoolers are constantly changing, and our teachers themselves are energized by this.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$49,100
Enrollment
550
International Students
3%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$3 million
AP
5
Average SAT Score
1276
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
12

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +

Academics

AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students who took AP tests
69
Number of tests taken
142
29%
54%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(5)
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
Psychology
European History

IB

(20)
IB Chinese
IB Chinese ab Initio
IB English
IB French ab Initio
IB French B
IB Spanish
IB Chinese
IB Chinese ab Initio
IB English
IB French ab Initio
IB French B
IB Spanish
IB Digital Society
IB Economics
IB History of the Americas
IB World History
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Physics
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science
IB Analysis and Approaches
IB Applications and Interpretations
IB Film
IB Music
IB Theatre
IB Visual Arts
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Sports

(13)
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(29)
Admissions Ambassador
Beautification Club
Asian Student Association
ASL Club
AYLUS
Black Student Union
Admissions Ambassador
Beautification Club
Asian Student Association
ASL Club
AYLUS
Black Student Union
Business Club
Chess Club
Civil Discourse and Ethics Club
Community Service Club
Current Events Club
The Diane Fund
Drama Club
Debate Club
Green Team (Environmental Club)
Jewish Student Union
Math Team
Mock Trial
Model UN
Portledge Blossoms (Art and Literary Magazine)
Portledge Press (Student Newspaper)
Red Cross Club
Sexuality and Gender Alliance and Allies (SAGA)
Science Olympiad
Shakespeare Club
Student Council
Women’s Empowerment Club
World Cultures Club
Yearbook.
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Arts

(16)
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Jazz Band
Music Production
Music Theory
Band
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Jazz Band
Music Production
Music Theory
Recording
String
Ceramics
Film
Media
Photography
Printmaking
Studio Art
Visual Arts
Architecture
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: Yes
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1965
Campus Size: 63 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/03
Interview: On Campus
School Code:
TOEFL: 3534
SSAT: 5854
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Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/22/2023
Reviews from other languages
Portledge School

1. The school is located in the wealthy area of Long Island, New York, and is the only independent school on Long Island offering the IB Diploma. The campus covers 63 acres;
2. The school's STEAM programs are particularly outstanding, including independent scientific research, science seminars, the STEAM Scholars Program, Science Olympiad, and more;
3. Featured courses: Robotics, Introduction to JAVA Programming, Introduction to Mobile APP Programming, Astronomy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Nanotechnology, Horticulture Courses, Engineering Design, Chess, etc.;
4. Art courses are also distinctive, offering ballet classes of different levels, and the school also has a unique Art Scholars Program;
5. The proportion of international students is low, with only 13 international students in the high school department;
6. From 2019-2023, the graduating universities and number of students include New York University 14, Northeastern University 7, Boston College 7, Boston University 5, Emory University 5, Washington University in St. Louis 5, University of Pennsylvania 2, Duke University 2, Cornell University 2, etc.;
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/30/2021
Reviews from other languages
1. Located in the suburbs of New York, this is a top school in the region for international students. Its picturesque campus is situated in a quiet and safe affluent area of Long Island, boasting an an excellent location with convenient transportation. It's just a 40-minute drive from JFK International Airport and less than an hour's drive from Manhattan, making it highly favored by international students.

2. The university boasts a 100% college acceptance rate. In the past 5 years, many students have been accepted into prestigious Ivy League universities such as Princeton University (3), UPenn (3), Cornell (3), Dartmouth (6), and Brown University. Additionally, 10 students were accepted into New York University, and others gained admission to top liberal arts colleges like Williams and Wellesley College.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
07/15/2020
Reviews from other languages
Portledge is located in the wealthy area of Long Island, New York, a 45-minute drive from JFK Airport. We have students enrolled there who report that the curriculum is not difficult and the school pays great attention to students. The school offers courses such as robotics and chess. The school's advantages are as follows:
1. Broad Curriculum: Chess is also a course, with an emphasis on computer science and robotics. Personalized Courses: Many senior students can take the school's Online Classes.
2. Rich Curriculum Offerings: Includes AP courses, IB courses, and honor courses. Theory of Knowledge is a required course for graduation certificates, and also an elective and interdisciplinary course designed to help students ask questions and understand how they know what they know.
3. Unique Programs: Harvard Project Zero: The elementary school offers the Harvard Project Zero program. Portledge Pathways allows students to establish learning partnerships with local hospitals and universities. The school's PISA Scholars program provides numerous travel opportunities to Italy, France, and Spain.
4. Outstanding Ballet Program: There are 8 ballet courses of different levels, led by Ms. Catherine Moore, formerly of the Russian Ballet School. Courses are graded by age and ability, from creative movement for the youngest participants to Ballet IV, including pointe training and character development.
5. After-School Adventure Programs: Open to both on-campus and off-campus students; includes gymnastics and fencing; card exchange courses.
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A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
04/21/2020
Reviews from other languages
Portledge School is located in the scenic Locust Valley, north of Long Island, New York. The school was founded in 1965 and currently has 523 students enrolled, including 256 students in the high school division, with 19 international students in the high school. Portledge School is the only independent school on Long Island that offers the IB Diploma. 17% of the Class of 2020 pursued the IB Diploma, and 7 students from the Class of 2019 took the IB Diploma examination, achieving an average score of 31. The school offers courses such as robotics and chess; its art program is also distinctive, offering ballet classes at different levels. Portledge School is an academically above-average university preparatory school, with the Class of 2018 graduates achieving an average SAT score of 1295.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Portledge School

Tell me a bit about Portledge School.
Portledge School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1965 , and currently has about 550 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.portledge.org/.
Does Portledge School have rigorous academic requirements?
Portledge School is offering 5 AP courses.

In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Where do Portledge School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 15% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.75% go to top 25, and about 1.5% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Portledge School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Portledge School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Portledge School?
The day tuition for Portledge School in 2024 is $49,100 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at communications@portledge.org .
Where is Portledge School located?
Portledge School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Portledge School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Portledge School is among the most popular schools, within top 221 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Portledge School has been favorited by 93 users.
How do I complete an application for Portledge School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Portledge School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Portledge School’s official site: https://www.portledge.org/ or call them at 516-750-3100.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Portledge School?
The overall rating for Portledge School is A-.

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

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