The Lawrenceville School

Truely a dynamic learning environment! Larenceville caters to those students who strive for excellence. The campus is also gorgeous and unmatched by any other New Jersey/Mid-Atlantic school.

I can confidently say that coming here was the best decision I ever made. The April 2, 2007 review was correct in terms of how demanding it is. If you don't truly value your education and want to be here, you will be miserable. The teachers push and motivate students, but they are reasonable and really care about their classes and their students. Harkness style teaching made a drastic difference, and has helped me not only to learn material more effectively, but also to benefit more from my classmates and develop skills that are useful in everyday life. The house system is amazing! Many of the friends I have made here are like family to me. If you're picturing a bunch of students who devote 100% of their time to academics you're totally wrong! Students are heavily involved in clubs, sports, and community service. The student body is very supportive and faithfully attends events such as the student run dance concert, several plays, sport events(especially basketball), etc. Yes, many students are wealthy, but as someone on substantial financial aid I can say it doesn't matter. Students don't come off as spoiled brats. great study abroad great arts program(theatre, music, dance)
--Submitted by a student

If you can get in and afford it, you will not regret choosing one of the preeminent prep schools. Slackers, regardless of IQ or riches, will not survive this school s highly completive environment. After four grueling years, I can say that it was the most rigorous of my academic career, including a JD and MA. The school boasts an impressive student body, outrageous campus and a demanding faculty. Organized on the English public school model teachers are called Masters, grades are Forms, and hazing is tolerated if not encouraged. This school is for educating the elite; no classes in typing or automotive repair. Many of the students, which include the likes of DuPonts and Saudi Royals, are born into wealth and privilege. Those students of lesser means are educated to expect to join the rarified ranks through careers of achievement. L ville graduates, even those not heading to Harvard, Princeton, or Yale, have the academic and social preparation to succeed at the highest levels of society.
--Submitted by a former student

As a former student I do agree with the other review(s) for the most part. (The Lawrenceville School actually went coed in 1987.) If you would like more information please visit the school's official website at www.lawrenceville.org and request a prospectus.
--Submitted by a former student

This school is one of the top 5 schools on the planet. It is in a league with Gordonstoun Academy and La Rosey in Switzerland. It features a student faculty ratio of 10/1 for most courses. The campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and features a Circle of living houses. The physical plant includes seperate buildings for many of the primary areas of study as well as a large theater/arts center and a field house that puts many colleges to shame. Students share in all areas of academic and public life. What was once an all boys school introduced women to the campus around 1982. They are fully integrated into school life. A central dining facility gathers nearly the entire student body, excepting seniors who have their own dining hall, into one large gathering where people can meet with friends from other houses and make new acquaintances.
--Submitted by a former student