Hackley School is one of the nation’s premier private educational institutions. Founded in 1899 as a college preparatory school for boys, Hackley evolved into a co-educational, kindergarten through 12th grade school with room and board during the school week for students at the Upper School. The 285-acre hilltop campus in Tarrytown features open, woodland spaces, and a mix of architectural styles with Gothic Revival and Tudor-style structures from 1910 set among recent buildings in a more contemporary style.
As a member of the Ivy Preparatory School League, Hackley offers a wide range of Advanced Placement courses, ranging from biology, calculus, chemistry and computer science, to French and Latin. The Hackley School also offers a whole spectrum of opportunities in the arts: 20 different musical groups, six major drama performances every year and multiple student art shows each spring. With an astonishing participation and attendance rate, it’s no surprise that the school also excels in athletics, fielding trophy-winning nearly 30 teams for different sports across grades seven through 12.
Hackley faculty members foster a collegial, cooperative environment among students, in keeping with the phrase engraved above the entry door of the school way back in 1909: “Enter Here To Be And Find A Friend.”
Hackley School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
293 Benedict Ave,
Tarrytown, NY
855
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Walter C. Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$51,725
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
100
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
School Rankings
#2
Best Boarding HS in New York
#25
Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
#26
Best HS For Stem in New York
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cornell University
65 Students
New York University
54 Students
Brown University
52 Students
Columbia University
44 Students
Harvard University
42 Students
Duke University
41 Students
Tufts University
41 Students
University of Pennsylvania
40 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
39 Students
Yale University
39 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
52 Students
Biology
41 Students
Psychology
30 Students
Political Science and Government
28 Students
Economics
26 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
English
22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
17 Students
Engineering
17 Students
History
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/23/2025
It It is a very beautiful and large campus with a brand new gym and creative arts building. They offer great academics and college counseling.
3/27/2022
Hackley School has a mostly phenomenal teaching staff. Extra curriculars were supported and the encouragement for all to play on sports teams did an amazing job fostering new friendships.
9/19/2021
I'm an 8th grade student here at Hackley, and I have had the most amazing experience over the past 3 years. The academics are amazing, and the spirit, and inclusivity are even better. We had the fall sting yesterday and I was amazed with the spirit and excitement. Everyone was enthusiastic and so passionate about the school. I am so exited to play for my school next year, and I love Hackley.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/19/2022
The school is very cliquey. Kids are left out all the time and parents just act like they have no idea. Most teachers are wonderful. I wish they did a better job of choosing students.
7/12/2022
As a graduate of the Hackley School Class of 2022, and a student that has bounced around many schools during my educational career, I have to say that attending Hackley was undoubtedly one of the best choices I've ever made. My time at Hackley was spent creating found memories socially, and being pu...
2/7/2018
Everyone you ask will tell you that Hackley has by far the best sense of community anyone will find, anywhere. More importantly, Hackley challenges students, and creates a norm of being academic and pushing limits among students. In other words, it makes a challenging school environment feel comfort...
6/18/2014
Very caring faculty that pays attention to each student's individual needs. The Lower School culture emphasizes openess, fairness and equality. Top-notch facility. Highly engaged parent community.
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Map
List Price Range
$190K - $3.6M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$987,326
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Average Household Income
$154,288
% of College Grads
62.3%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,833 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Tarrytown Lakes Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Soccer
Losee Park
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- Trails
- Parking Lot
Barnhart Park
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- Soccer
- Volleyball
Pierson Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Horan's Landing
- Kayak/Canoe
- Events
- Parking Lot
Patriots Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Sarah Michaels Park
- Trails
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Hackley School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 293 Benedict Ave in Tarrytown, in the Tarrytown neighborhood. Annual tuition is $51,725. The school has a total enrollment of 855 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Hackley School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $987,326. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Leffell School, Sleepy Hollow High School, Kenneth Clark Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tarrytown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hackley School.