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St. Matthew's Parish School, 1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades, CA Pacific Palisades, CA, USA
12:00-14:00 inchina.timezones.-7 Yangyang Daniell ydaniell@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Los Angeles to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Los Angeles? Please contact Ms. Yangyang Daniell at ydaniell@lawrenceville.org.
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12:15-13:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Dean Mulhern, Dean Olson Website
What happens in the first week? Join Dean Mulhern, Dean Olson and a few of our Prefects as they walk you through how a new Lawrentian goes from unfamiliar to at home, and who is in their corner while it happens. The Prefects will tell you the parts nobody puts in a brochure. Useful for anyone wondering whether their child will find their people, which is to say, useful for every family.
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Crane Country Day School, 1795 San Leandro Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Santa Barbara, CA, USA
17:30-19:00 inchina.timezones.-7 Yangyang Daniell ydaniell@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Santa Barbara to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Santa Barbara? Please contact Ms. Yangyang Daniell at ydaniell@lawrenceville.org.
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35 Bellevue Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760 Rumson, NJ, USA
15:00-17:30 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
Meadowbrook School, 10 Farm Road, Weston, MA Weston, MA, USA
18:30-20:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Tucker Mizhir tmizhir@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Boston to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Boston? Please contact Mr. Tucker Mizhir at tmizhir@lawrenceville.org.
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105 Tuscany Rd, Baltimore, MD 21210 Baltimore, MD, USA
18:30-19:45 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
697 US-202, Far Hills, NJ 07931 Far Hills, NJ, USA
14:30-17:30 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO Denver, CO, USA
18:30-20:00 US & Canada Central Time Matt Mulhern mmulhern@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Denver to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Denver? Please contact Matt Mulhern at mmulhern@lawrenceville.org.
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Trinity Episcopal School, 1315 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA, USA
17:00-19:00 US & Canada Eastern Time Dana Brown dbrown@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in New Orleans to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in New Orleans? Please contact Dana Brown at dbrown@lawrenceville.org.
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Tsai Commons, Tsai Field House, The Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
19:00-20:30 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
Join us on campus for our Meet Our Community Event on October 2, an informal gathering designed to bring the Lawrenceville experience to life. Prospective students and families will have the opportunity to connect with program directors, student leaders, and members of student clubs, explore a range of interests and opportunities, and meet the people who make our community such a vibrant place to learn, grow, and belong.
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300 Music School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611 Aspen, CO, USA
10:00-12:00 US & Canada Central Time Website
Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1128 Great Road, Princeton, NJ Princeton, NJ, USA
14:00-16:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Christi Ding cding@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Princeton to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Princeton? Please contact Ms. Christi Ding at cding@lawrenceville.org.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY New York, NY, USA
13:00-15:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Dana Brown dbrown@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in NYC to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in NYC? Please contact Ms. Dana Brown at dbrown@lawrenceville.org.
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South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA Bellevue, WA, USA
15:00-17:00 inchina.timezones.-7 Matt Mulhern mmulhern@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Seattle to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Seattle? Please contact Mr. Matt Mulhern at mmulhern@lawrenceville.org.
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American University, Washington College of Law, 4300 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC Washington, DC, USA
15:00-17:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Emily Kalis ekalis@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Washington, DC to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in DC? Please contact Ms. Emily Kalis at ekalis@lawrenceville.org.
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12:15-13:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Dean Núñez, Mr. Sykes, Ms. Ewanchyna Website
The nuts and bolts, minus the anxiety. Join Dean Núñez, Mr. Sykes and Ms. Ewanchyna as they get specific about what the interview is really like, how to write essays that sound like you instead of like a form, and how to finish the application without losing your weekend. There is no secret formula. There is plenty of practical advice, and this is the session where we give it.
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223 W Mountain Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877 Ridgefield, CT, USA
The Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave, New York, NY New York, NY, USA
14:00-16:30 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
The Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave, New York, NY New York, NY, USA
14:00-16:30 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
12:15-13:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Dean Núñez, Ms. Ding Website
More than twenty Houses, and every one of them different. This session goes inside Stephens: how it runs, what it expects, what it feels like at ten on a Tuesday night, and why students still talk about their House decades later. Join Dean Núñez and Head of House Ms. Ding, along the students who live it. If you want to understand Lawrenceville, start with the House.
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226 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60610 Chicago, IL, USA
18:00-19:30 US & Canada Eastern Time Website
170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 Nashville, TN, USA
17:00-19:00 US & Canada Eastern Time Website
1050 Lane Allen Rd, Lexington, KY 40504 Lexington, KY, USA
14:45-17:00 inchina.timezones.-4 Website
The Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA, USA
13:00-15:00 US & Canada Eastern Time Dana Brown dbrown@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Atlanta to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Atlanta? Please contact Dana Brown at dbrown@lawrenceville.org.
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Chicago City Day School, 541 W Hawthorne Place, Chicago, IL Chicago, IL, USA
13:00-15:00 US & Canada Central Time Emily Kalis ekalis@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Chicago to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Chicago? Please contact Emily Kalis at ekalis@lawrenceville.org.
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Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL, USA
18:00-19:30 US & Canada Central Time Dana Brown dbrown@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Birmingham to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Birmingham? Please contact Ms. Dana Brown at dbrown@lawrenceville.org.
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Nashville Marriott Hotel at Vanderbilt University, 2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN Nashville, TN, USA
18:00 US & Canada Central Time Dana Brown dbrown@lawrenceville.org Website
We invite you to join us for a reception in Nashville to learn more about the many benefits of a boarding school education. Hosted by admission representatives from our member schools, this event is an opportunity to explore how boarding schools bring together rigorous academics, meaningful co-curricular experiences, and a vibrant residential community. Come learn how the boarding school experience encourages students to grow in independence, pursue their interests, build lasting friendships, and prepare for a life of learning and discovery. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and sharing more about the boarding school experience. Interested in scheduling an in-person interview with a Lawrenceville admission representative while we are in Nashville? Please contact Ms. Dana Brown at dbrown@lawrenceville.org.
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A+
Geo & Community A+
Reviews A+
The mission of the Lawrenceville School is to inspire and educate promising young people from diverse backgrounds for responsible leadership, personal fulfillment and enthusiastic participation in the world. Through our unique House system, collaborative Harkness approach to teaching and learning, close mentoring relationships, and
extensive co-curricular opportunities
we help students to develop high standards of character and scholarship, a passion for learning, an appreciation for diversity, a global perspective, and strong commitments to personal, community, and environmental responsibility.
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Ranking

Top 10 College Matriculation Rankings
Top 10 Academic Rankings
Top 50 Review Rankings
Top 10 Extracurricular Rankings
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$82,710
Enrollment
815
International Students
16%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
78%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$460 million
Average SAT Score
1490
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
12
Boarding %
70

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2021-2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 30
#2 Columbia University 22
#2 Harvard College 26
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8
#6 Stanford University 13
#9 Duke University 23
#9 Johns Hopkins University 14
#9 Northwestern University 20
LAC #2 Amherst College 6

Academics

AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students who took AP tests
294
Number of tests taken
524
80%
13%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Sports

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Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

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Action for Autism
Aid for the Andes (Fe y Alegria)
Aid for Veterans
American Sign Language (ASL) Club
ASPCA Club
Amnesty International
Action for Autism
Aid for the Andes (Fe y Alegria)
Aid for Veterans
American Sign Language (ASL) Club
ASPCA Club
Amnesty International
Community Reach Out
Davision
Drinking Water for India
Educate the Island (The Dominican Republic)
Girls Learn International
Helping Hands of Huangfan
Helping Harlem
Hope Unlimited
Humanitarian Aid Society
Kicks for Kids
KIVA
Lacrosse The Nations
Lawrenceville Against Sex Trafficking (LAST)
Lawrentians Aiding Youth
The Lemon Club: Big Red goes Yellow
LINK (Liberty in North Korea)
Lives Saving Lives
Love Your Brain
Lville 4 UNICEF
Moment of Kindness Club
Open Hands for the Philippines
Project Prom
Public Health Club
Ride for a Future
Smiland for Thailand
SOS (Philippines Orphanage support)
Special Olympics Lawrenceville
SpineHope
St. Bernard Project
Students for a Free Tibet
Tibetan Children’s Village Project
Winners Club Against Domestic Violence
ABC- Alliance of Black Cultures
Ancestry Club
Asian Students Organization (ASO)
Caribbean Student Organization
Chinese Corner Club
Club Hong Kong
Cross Culture Club
French Club
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Japan Club
Latinos Unidos
Masala Club
Quarter Century Society
Slavic Circle
Southerners of Lawrenceville
Students Talking About Racism (STAR)
VanArsdale Brown Society
WILL (Women in Leadership at Lawrenceville)
Allegro Council
Art Club
Big Red Photo Club
Bluegrass Music Club
Caliente! (Latin Dancing)
Choreology (Hip Hop)
Creative Writing Club
Digital Art Club
Electronic Music Composition Club (EMC2)
En Corps (Dance)
Film Club
The Illuminati (Satire)
Impulse
The Larries (coed a capella)
Lawrenceville Flash Mob
Lawrenceville Film Society
LvilleDM (Dance Marathon)
Lawrenceville Dance Team
L KR3W (Dance)
The Mandolin Club
Periwig Club (Theatre)
Rouge (Female a capella)
Rubik’s Cube Club
Science Fiction/Fantasy Creative Writing Club
Spoken Word Poetry Club
Take Note
Tour de Force (Dance)
Ukelele Club
VoiceMale (male acapella)
Anime Club
Badminton Club
Big Red Running Club
Bollywood Movies Club
Frisbee Club
The Happiness Club
The Horror Movie Club
Lawrenceville Curling Club
LBI (Lawrenceville Bureau of Investigation)
Lawrenceville FC (Soccer Club)
Lawrenceville Lifting Club
Lawrenceville Outing Club
Lawrenceville Ski Club
Lego Club
Origami Club
Triathlon Club
The Video Game Club
Young Food Critics Club of America
Big Red Investment Club
Business Start-ups Club
Entrepreneurship Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Lawrenceville Commerce Studies Club
Lawrenceville Mock Trial Team
Product Development
Model UN Team
Model UN Club
Speech and Debate Club
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
Intellectual/Academic/Design
Astronomy Club
Big Red Engineering Club
Classics Club
Dialectic Club
Geography Club
Mad Science Club
Math Club
Philosophy Club
Programming Club
Science and Robotics Club
Software Engineering Club
Women in STEM
The Ornithological Society of Lawrenceville
Humane Farming Association Club (HFA)
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Initiative
Current Events/Out of the Bubble Club
Cosmos Club (Cosmetology Club)
Dialectic Club
El Articulo
The First Amendment
L10 News
The Lawrence
The Lawrenceville Historical Review
Lawrencium: Science Research Journal
The Lit
The Line (poetry website)
The Ollapod- School Yearbook
The Point
Prize Papers
WLSR-Lawrenceville Radio Club
Catholic Students Organization
Episcopal Student Organization
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Hallelujah!
Hindu Students Organization
Interfaith Initiative
Jewish Students Organization
Lighthouse Christian Fellowship
Muslim Students Organization
Religious Life Council
Sikh Student Organization
Sangha at Lawrenceville Buddhism Club
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Arts

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Acting
Directing
Drama
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Acting
Directing
Drama
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Musical Theatre
Performing
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing
Filmmaking
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art
2D Art
Art
Design
Storytelling
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Suburban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1810
Campus Size: 700 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/16
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 9153
SSAT: 4564
ISEE: 310680
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Lawrenceville School

Tell me a bit about The Lawrenceville School.
The Lawrenceville School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1810 , and currently has about 815 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.lawrenceville.org.
Does The Lawrenceville School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 80 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Lawrenceville School also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Lawrenceville School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 25% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 21.06% go to top 25, and about 17.21% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Lawrenceville School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Lawrenceville School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Lawrenceville School?
The total fee for The Lawrenceville School in 2024 is $82,710 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@lawrenceville.org .
Where is The Lawrenceville School located?
The Lawrenceville School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 32 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Lawrenceville School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Lawrenceville School is among the most popular schools, within top 21 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Lawrenceville School has been favorited by 1048 users.
How do I complete an application for The Lawrenceville School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Lawrenceville School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Lawrenceville School’s official site: http://www.lawrenceville.org or call them at 609-895-2030.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Lawrenceville School?
Yes, here are few: The Hun School of Princeton, The Pennington School and Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Lawrenceville School?
The overall rating for The Lawrenceville School is A+.

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

Nearby City

Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%

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