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Ranney School

235 Hope Road Eatontown, NJ 07724

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,000
  • Acceptance rate: 64%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,000
  • Acceptance rate: 64%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1960
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Motto
We know and value every child.

Student Body

Total Students
737 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
14 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
dress code
Number of AP Courses
25 courses
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $18,860 -$43,960
% on Financial Aid
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,000
Acceptance Rate
64%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Gwyneth Hecht
Admissions Associate
John Dehm
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Colors
White, Blue, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Panther

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
39 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Afterschool Clubs for Lower School Students (science, cooking, chess, art, sports and more)Arts Honor Society
Chess ClubCommunity Service
Computer Science ClubDebate Team
Diversity ClubElectric Bow Fusion
Environmental ClubFencing
Future Business Leaders of AmericaGirls Who Code
Habitat for HumanityHistory Bowl
International ClubKey Club
Model United NationsNational Athletic Honors Society
National Honors SocietyPhotography and Design
Quiz Bowl TeamRobotics
Science and Math LeaguesScience Honor Society
STEAM Cup ( Lower School)Student Diversity Committee
Student PublicationsStudent Tour Guides
TAXIThespian Society
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
Annual musicals and productions begin in 4th gradeBand
Chamber Musicchorus
ForensicsJazz Combo
orchestra begin in 3rd gradeVisual arts and innnovation labs

School Notes

  • Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12, co-ed, independent school serving students across Monmouth & Ocean Counties, NJ. We provide an accelerated college preparatory program located on 60 acres in Tinton Falls, NJ. Ranney's expert teachers inspire and encourage confidence, creativity and curiosity, leading our students to become lifelong learners.
  • Our mission is to nurture intellectual curiosity and confidence to inspire students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society. Discover more about Ranney and visit us today!.
  • Our expert teachers have advanced degrees and design curriculum
  • STEAM courses (including Robotics) across all divisions
  • Design thinking and collaborative projects inspire students to explore creative, hands-on problem solving
  • Year-long intensive research projects led by 5th, 8thand 12thgraders
  • Our personalized, comprehensive includes parents as partners and begins in Grade 8
  • 100% of our graduates attend college; each year, our graduating classes score higher than the national average on the SAT and earn millions of dollars in scholarships. In 2016, our seniors were accepted into six of the eight Ivy Leagues.
  • Orchestra, Band, and Chorus beginning in Grade 3
  • Musicals/Plays in all divisions; Annual Count Basie nominations
  • Robust Visual Arts with state-of-the-art equipment (3-D printing)
  • 15 sports represented across our varsity and middle school teams, plus aquatic instruction for our youngest students
  • 50-plus clubs and activities, as well as 10-plus Honor Societies

  • A one-of-its-kind partnership with the United Nations
  • Spanish, French, and Mandarin offered, starting at Age 3
  • School-wide multicultural experiences & social awareness programs
  • Community-wide service projects driven by students
  • Internationally and culturally diverse student population
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ranney School cost?
Ranney School's tuition is approximately $30,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Ranney School?
The acceptance rate of Ranney School is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Ranney School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
Does Ranney School offer a summer program?
Yes, Ranney School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Ranney School offer?
Ranney School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Winter Track. Ranney School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
What is Ranney School's ranking?
Ranney School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Ranney School?
The application deadline for Ranney School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
We've been at Ranney School for eight years now with two children enrolled since the early education program. We continue to be over the moon with our experience at Ranney. Eight years later, we're still so happy with our choice. Our confidence in the teachers, staff, academics, arts, sports, community, and well-rounded child focus is of the highest standards, and our children LOVE school.
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5  
Choosing this school is the best decision we have ever made for our children. At first we were hesitant, being in a good school district and with the expense, but we've learned that this is the ultimate investment in our children. My children just simply would not and could not have received the same amount of attention or opportunities anywhere else. The class sizes are small, the teachers are nurturing, caring and committed to getting the most out of every child, the children are treated as individuals. The campus itself offers so much more than any other campus in the area; swimming, tennis, basketball, baseball, art, music, robotics. We are so happy with our decision and we know our children will excel in whatever they choose to do.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Monmouth County, NJ is $18,921 for elementary schools and $22,835 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Monmouth County, NJ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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