School Overview
Originally founded in 1845, Packer Collegiate is a coeducational, college preparatory day school enrolling approximately 960 students in Preschool through Grade 12. A dedicated and capable faculty offers a rich and challenging curriculum that supports students learning and nurtures their social and emotional growth. Packers' academic program is enriched by an array of Advanced Placement courses as well as a breadth of offerings in the fine and performing arts, world languages and athletics. Extra-curricular activities provide many opportunities for independent study, travel abroad, leadership, and community service. Packer�s historic commitment to diversity is reflected in its student body, and its ongoing support for broad and inclusive programming.
Packer�s collection of landmark buildings benefited from extensive renovations in 2003, which created a dramatically expanded, dynamic campus. A school-wide wireless environment and meaningful curricular integration of technology complement a comprehensive dual-platform laptop program in Grades 5-12.
Packer�s collection of landmark buildings benefited from extensive renovations in 2003, which created a dramatically expanded, dynamic campus. A school-wide wireless environment and meaningful curricular integration of technology complement a comprehensive dual-platform laptop program in Grades 5-12.
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School Stats
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Current school
Tuition
$44,700
Enrollment
1033
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$3 million
Average ACT Score
30
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2017)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #3 | Yale University | 10 |
| #4 | Columbia University | 7 |
| #4 | University of Chicago | 6 |
| #7 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
| #9 | University of Pennsylvania | 6 |
| #10 | Johns Hopkins University | 10 |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 3 |
| #14 | Brown University | 7 |
| #15 | Cornell University | 12 |
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Academics
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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American Sign Language Club
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Brothers and Sisters (BAS)
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Asian Affinity Association
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Feminist Alliance
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Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/15/2020
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Packer Collegiate Institute is a private, co-educational PreK-12 school located in beautiful Brooklyn Heights, just one subway stop from Lower Manhattan. Established in 1845, the school offers a range of Advanced Placement courses, along with a rich array of supplementary programs such as fine and visual arts, world languages, and athletic programs.
School Advantages:
1. **Signature Programs** include Humanities and STEM, student-led discovery and original research - as well as the skills and habits of mind that allow for more advanced learning.
2. **Global Learning:** Packer is proud to be an innovator in global learning for K-12 students. A hallmark program at Packer is the International Symposium, where students can travel abroad for free. Students can go to places like the Andalusia region of Spain, Greece, and Peru to study.
3. **Independent Science Research Program:** Students participating in this program can receive national recognition and also earn college credits through the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
4. **Excellent Athletics:** The school has a strong athletics program and has won many awards.
5. **Rich Extracurricular Activities:** The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, providing students with opportunities for independent study, overseas travel, leadership development, and community service.
School Advantages:
1. **Signature Programs** include Humanities and STEM, student-led discovery and original research - as well as the skills and habits of mind that allow for more advanced learning.
2. **Global Learning:** Packer is proud to be an innovator in global learning for K-12 students. A hallmark program at Packer is the International Symposium, where students can travel abroad for free. Students can go to places like the Andalusia region of Spain, Greece, and Peru to study.
3. **Independent Science Research Program:** Students participating in this program can receive national recognition and also earn college credits through the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
4. **Excellent Athletics:** The school has a strong athletics program and has won many awards.
5. **Rich Extracurricular Activities:** The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, providing students with opportunities for independent study, overseas travel, leadership development, and community service.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Packer Collegiate Institute
Tell me a bit about Packer Collegiate Institute.
Packer Collegiate Institute is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1845 , and currently has about 1033 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.packer.edu.
For more official information, please visit http://www.packer.edu.
Does Packer Collegiate Institute have rigorous academic requirements?
Packer Collegiate Institute also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Packer Collegiate Institute students typically go for their colleges?
In 2017, some students attended Yale University, Columbia University, University of Chicago, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of Pennsylvania.
What is the application requirement for Packer Collegiate Institute?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Packer Collegiate Institute’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Packer Collegiate Institute?
The day tuition for Packer Collegiate Institute in 2024 is
$44,700 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 sgoin@packer.edu .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at sgoin@packer.edu .
Where is Packer Collegiate Institute located?
Packer Collegiate Institute is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Packer Collegiate Institute on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Packer Collegiate Institute is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Packer Collegiate Institute has been favorited by 16 users.
Also Packer Collegiate Institute has been favorited by 16 users.
How do I complete an application for Packer Collegiate Institute?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Packer Collegiate Institute. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Packer Collegiate Institute’s official site: http://www.packer.edu or call them at 718-250-0200.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Packer Collegiate Institute’s official site: http://www.packer.edu or call them at 718-250-0200.
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