The Peck School vs. Chatham Day School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
The Peck School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
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Overview
At The Peck School, your child is inspired to learn rigorously, grow in character, and lead healthy, productive, and principled lives.
We offer a learning environment of joyful curiosity and authentic connection, where our students grow into their full potential-without growing up too soon.
As experts in elementary and middle school education, we honor each phase of a child's early development.
At Peck, we value progress over perfection, learn resilience and responsibility from challenge, develop timely leadership skills, and foster timeless character strengths.
The moment you enter through our doors, you will feel the magic of our school community.
Here, every student is known, celebrated and valued. Within every CDS scholar lies the potential for greatness.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1893
1998
Students Body
Total Students
374 students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
21
Pre-K Students
-
51
Kindergarten Students
36
18
Grade 1 Students
37
20
Grade 2 Students
38
13
Grade 3 Students
40
12
Grade 4 Students
40
6
Grade 5 Students
46
10
Grade 6 Students
46
17
Grade 7 Students
46
5
Grade 8 Students
45
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
55%
37%
Average Class Size
17
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Dress code/uniforms)
(Dress code/uniforms)
Casual
(Khakis, collared shirts, and no denim.)
(Khakis, collared shirts, and no denim.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 5
Jan. 31 / Sep. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$51,660
$32,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $44,955 (KG) to $51,660 (8th Grade). A healthy financial aid budget is available. Interested families are encouraged to apply.
Tuition varies by grade. Income-based tuition is also available.
% on Financial Aid
8%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
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Acceptance Rate
30%
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Admissions Director
Kim Clary
Kellen Kent
Admissions Associate
Wanda Fiorini
Sue Lark
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
16
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Admissions AmbassadorsBackpacking Club
ChessCoding
InDeCoRe Club (Character DeveloKindergarten Help
Linden YearbookRobotics Team
Spirit ClubStudent Council
Volunteerism GroupWorld Cultures Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChimesChoir
Drama ClubInstrumental Music
Club or Organization:
ChessYearbook