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Kent Place School

42 Norwood Avenue Summit, NJ 07901

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Kent Place is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school which, for over 100 years, has provided a superior education for young women who demonstrate strong scholastic and creative ability.
  • Our mission is to offer students of diverse backgrounds, in nursery school through grade twelve, an academically rigorous curriculum in a caring atmosphere; to encourage them to contribute to and find success in this challenging program; to inspire young women to leadership; and to strengthen moral awareness.
  • Committed to a liberal arts education that combines tradition and innovation, Kent Place provides the stimulus for each student to achieve her full academic, physical, and creative potential; to love learning; to gain confidence; to live responsibly; to develop respect for herself and others in the global community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Kent Place School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1894

Student Body

Total Students
640 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
30 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Junior_Pre-K:$22,036 Pre-Kindergarten:$37,489 Kindergarten:$44,520 Grades_1-5:$46,970 Grades_6-8:$54,982 Grades_9-12:$56,212
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
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Sports

Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Dragon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Kent Place School?
The acceptance rate of Kent Place School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What is Kent Place School's ranking?
Kent Place School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kent Place School?
The application deadline for Kent Place School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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My daughter attended Kent Place from Kindergarten to 12th grade. The school supported her very well and challenged her in various ways. We all loved the school and are very proud of our daughter. I recommend Kent Place without any reservation!
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i attend kent place and just to say youll have the time of you life there is a dress code but it has choices of colored shirts and skirts as for high school there are no dress uniforms. Kent Place is a very fun yet educational. I highly reccomend it.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $17,898 for elementary schools and $22,714 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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