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Purnell School

Pottersville, New Jersey, USA
All Girls, No Religious Affiliation

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Purnell is a girls’ college preparatory boarding and day school where girls with learning differences can flourish. The school serves girls from grade 9 through 12 and also offers a one year post graduate program.

At Purnell, we offer a girl a chance to discover what she does best and to become the best she can at it. Every girl "sits in the front row." Teachers practice what works best for girls and teach their classes in interesting, interactive ways. As a result, girls are engaged in learning and they feel successful in the classroom.

Girls are encouraged to try new things and when they do they feel the support of their peers and teachers. Purnell is a place where one can grow into the woman she is meant to be, find a college that is right for her and learn important values to help her live a meaningful life.

  • At Purnell, Our Students are Actively Involved in Learning.
  • Purnell's Main Building Welcomes Visitors.
  • Lovers of the Performing Arts Can Get Involved in Ad Libbers, Our Acting Troupe, and Shoots & Strawberries, Our Singing Troupe.
  • Students Meet With Their Advisor Every Week to Ensure Academic and Personal Success at Purnell
  • Choose from a Variety of Competitive Sports -Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Dance and Riding, as well as Noncompetitive Sports.
  • Purnell is Located in the Rolling Countryside of Rural New Jersey, in the Midst of Horse Country.
  • With a Focus on the Arts, Students Can Pursue Their Passion in Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Jewelry Making and Fashion Design.
  • During Project Exploration, Spend Over Two Weeks of Independent Study - Put On a Full Musical, Explore the Arts or Travel to Intriguing Places, Like France or Peru.
 

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51 Pottersville Road, P.O. Box 500
Pottersville, New Jersey, USA 07979

(908) 439-2154

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Director of Admissions: Eric Swartzentruber
Admissions Phone:(908) 439-4009Fax:908-439-4088
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.purnell.org


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1963
  • Campus Size: 83 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-post-grad
  • Accredited by: MSA
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-post-grad
Day
Grades 9th-post-grad
Total
Girls     50 10 60
Boys     0 0 0
Total     50 10 60

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $73,400
  • 5-Day Boarding: $70,700
  • Day Tuition Fee: $53,800
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 22.00%
  • Average Awarded: $16,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $0
  • Current Endowment: $4,900,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $81,667
 

Summary: Purnell emphasizes that all students are capable of learning. Girls are able to discover their own learning styles and to become proactive in their learning. Classroom activities support the development of effective study habits. Instruction is thoughtfully designed to help girls find their passions that will lead to success in college and beyond.

Average Class Size: 8

Full Time Teachers: 15

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 69.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Academic Schedule: Semester

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • 5-Day Boarding
  • Creative Arts & Global Study Specialized Diplomas
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Center
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Learning Differences Emphasis
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • 1:1 Mathematics and
  • 1:1 Orton-Gillingham Tutoring
English:
  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Public Speaking
  • Argument & Debate
History:
  • Classical History
  • United States History
  • World History
Foreign Languages:
  • Spanish
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Oceanography
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Intro to Engineering
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Ballet
  • Ceramics
  • Choreography
  • Dance
  • Debate
  • Design
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fashion Design
  • Fiber Arts
  • Film and Video
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Modern Dance
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Public Speaking
  • Sculpture
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Leadership
  • Outdoor Education
  • Study Abroad:
  • Project Exploration
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Project Exploration
    1:1 Support Program
    Foundations Classes
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Summary: Purnell offers a variety of activities in the dorms and on weekends. We know that students are as likely to discover an interest and passion outside the classroom as in it and tailor our program to meet the interests of our students. Traditions and celebrations also make Purnell memorable.

Department Director: Vicky Browne

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 3

Average Students Per Dorm: 35

No. of Girls Dorms: 3

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Wireless Internet
  • Vending Machines

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Summary: Dorm Living at Purnell is an extension of our mission to create a family atmosphere that nurtures each girl's growth and individuality. Dorm life, as are all other aspects at Purnell, is based on the school's guidelines of common sense, truthful relationships, and consideration of others. All dorm rules are derived from those three simple guidelines.

Facilities

  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Dance Studio

Clubs and Organizations

  • Community Service
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Foreign Language Clubs
  • Horseback Riding
  • Student Government
  • Theater
  • Yearbook
  • Multicultural Club
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Summary: Creative expression is a hallmark of a Purnell education and our Performing and Studio Arts Departments offer a variety of experiences and opportunities for the experienced and the developing artist as well as those who simply want to explore. Purnell has extensive course offerings in both the studio and the performing arts as well as a full array of activities, performance opportunities and open studio times.

The overarching mission of the Purnell Athletic Department is for each individual student to experience the benefits of physical fitness, healthy living, and the camaraderie that comes from being a part of a team. A variety of athletic activities, from non-competitive offerings to competitive team sports, affords Purnell students of every athletic ability and interest the opportunity to find a sport that suits them best.

Arts
  • Art Club
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Improvisation Group
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Dance
  • Soccer
Recreational Sports
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outdoor Education
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Ropes Course
 

Summary: Like everything at Purnell, the college acceptance process is personal and individualized. We assist each student in finding the program in the college or university that is most appropriate for her interests and needs. Our experience tells us that there is the right college for every girl who wants to attend.

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 98.00%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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