School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
B+
The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing students with an excellent college preparatory education within a family atmosphere. Our motto, Omnia in Caritate (All Things in Love), aptly describes our teachers, coaches, parent volunteers, administration and staff. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment in which each student feels supported, challenged and recognized. Tatnall's Mission Statement makes our goal clear: "A Tatnall graduate is prepared to succeed as a college or university student and to assume the important role of a responsible member of society in all its diversity." At Tatnall, students are encouraged to nurture their intellectual curiosity, explore their talents and serve their communities. Our liberal arts tradition ensures development of mind, body and spirit through a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$38,500
Enrollment
510
International Students
4%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
12
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 2 |
| LAC #3 | Swarthmore College | 1 |
| #19 | University of Notre Dame | 1 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 2 |
| LAC #5 | Wellesley College | 1 |
| #42 | Tulane University | 2 |
| #49 | Villanova University | 1 |
| #57 | Penn State University Park | 1 |
| #57 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2019)Number of students who took AP tests
32
Number of tests taken
54
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(17)|
French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Computer Science A
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Statistics
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African American Studies
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Macroeconomics
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Psychology
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Arts
(21)|
Choir
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Guitar
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Keyboard
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Piano
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Songwriting
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String
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Choir
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Guitar
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Keyboard
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Piano
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Songwriting
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String
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Symphony Orchestra
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Theater
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2D Design
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2D Studio Art
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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2D Art
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3D Art
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Mixed Media
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Tech Theater
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Tatnall School
Tell me a bit about The Tatnall School.
The Tatnall School is Co-ed private day school located in Delaware, US. It was founded 1930 , and currently has about 510 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.tatnall.org.
For more official information, please visit https://www.tatnall.org.
Does The Tatnall School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Tatnall School is offering 17 AP courses.
In recent years, 50 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
In recent years, 50 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Where do The Tatnall School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 11.67% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.33% go to top 25, and about 3.33% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Tatnall School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Tatnall 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 The Tatnall School?
The day tuition for The Tatnall School in 2024 is
$38,500 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 admissions@tatnall.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@tatnall.org .
Where is The Tatnall School located?
The Tatnall School is located in the State of Delaware of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 26 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Tatnall School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Tatnall School is among the most popular schools, within top 491 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Tatnall School has been favorited by 19 users.
Also The Tatnall School has been favorited by 19 users.
How do I complete an application for The Tatnall School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Tatnall School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Tatnall School’s official site: https://www.tatnall.org or call them at 302-998-2292.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Tatnall School’s official site: https://www.tatnall.org or call them at 302-998-2292.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Tatnall School?
Yes, here are few:
Sanford School, Wilmington Christian School-DE and Tower Hill School-DE.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Tatnall School?
The overall rating for The Tatnall School is B+.
The section ratings of The Tatnall School are:
A- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Tatnall School are:
A- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ 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%
Nearby Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
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