Portledge School

Portledge School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
355 Duck Pond Rd,  Locust Valley, NY
4.6
3.6
546 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Simon Owen-williams
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$44,100

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
67
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
68%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
White
66.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.4%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
1.8%
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School Rankings

#26 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#28 Best Private HS in New York
#31 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 37 Students
Boston University 36 Students
University of Pennsylvania 32 Students
University of Miami 31 Students
Northeastern University 30 Students
Brown University 30 Students
Cornell University 28 Students
Columbia University 26 Students
Duke University 26 Students
Yale University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Finance 19 Students
Biology 18 Students
Economics 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 67 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/22/2024
I have gone to Portledge since second grade and my time has been amazing. I'm grateful for this community where I was able to expand my interests and meet impactful friends.
5.0 Senior
5/22/2024
Portledge is a highly inclusive community with high level academics, athletes, and everything else you can ask for.
5.0 Senior
5/22/2024
I'm gonna miss this school sooooo much , made so many good friends, don't know what i would do with out portledge
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
5.0 student
12/7/2023
I switched from public school, I haven’t looked back. The teacher show a lot of support. If looking for a school Portledge is a great choice
5.0 parent
4/13/2023
I have twins who have attended this school from kindergarten through 12th grade. The faculty and administration is exceptional. Bar none. The culmination and dedication of their work to each and every student is unparalleled. The International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement program is outstand...
1.0 parent
5/30/2022
I can not express how terrible of an experience this was. If you are coming from a family of color I advise you to steer clear. Administration does nothing to address the institutional racism that is seemingly as old as the school itself. The kids are very spoiled and faculty often bully students wh...
5.0 parent
4/21/2022
I have three children enrolled in Portledge and we could not be more pleased with the experience in lower school and middle school. The class sizes are small so there is an advantageous teacher to student ratio. No child gets lost. I feel the teachers really know my children - their strengths, their...

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