Portledge School

Portledge School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
355 Duck Pond Rd,  Locust Valley, NY
4.6
3.8
546 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Simon Owen-williams
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$44,100

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
67
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
68%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
64.9%
Asian
15.3%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black
7.6%
Hispanic
3.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#27 Best Private K12 Schools in New York
#32 Best Private HS in New York
#34 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 38 Students
Boston University 37 Students
University of Miami 33 Students
Brown University 31 Students
University of Pennsylvania 30 Students
Northeastern University 28 Students
Cornell University 27 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 26 Students
Duke University 26 Students
Yale University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 61 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Finance 25 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Economics 18 Students
Biology 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 62 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/20/2026
Portledge School has a supportive community, dedicated teachers, and strong academics. Students are encouraged to grow both inside and outside the classroom through athletics, arts, and leadership opportunities.
5.0 Senior
7/30/2025
Going to Portledge School has been a great experience for me, the clubs, opportunities, sports, really got me out of my shell, and helped me meet people who were welcoming me and want to see me succeed.
4.0 Senior
5/22/2024
I have been at Portledge for a number of years and have enjoyed my time here. The teachers care about the students and the small class sizes allow students to succeed as much as possible.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
5.0 student
12/7/2023
I switched from public school, I haven’t looked back. The teacher show a lot of support. If looking for a school Portledge is a great choice
5.0 parent
4/13/2023
I have twins who have attended this school from kindergarten through 12th grade. The faculty and administration is exceptional. Bar none. The culmination and dedication of their work to each and every student is unparalleled. The International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement program is outstand...
5.0 parent
4/21/2022
I have three children enrolled in Portledge and we could not be more pleased with the experience in lower school and middle school. The class sizes are small so there is an advantageous teacher to student ratio. No child gets lost. I feel the teachers really know my children - their strengths, their...
2.0 parent
1/9/2020
Our daughter was bullied terribly by students and the teacher in her class. We were told it wasn't happening but I could not shake the feeling something was wrong and pulled her out. Once she was old enough to articulate what had happened she told me that not only had the students bullied her but th...

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Portledge School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 355 Duck Pond Rd in Locust Valley, in the Matinecock neighborhood. Annual tuition is $44,100. The school has a total enrollment of 546 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Portledge School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $3,090,128. Discover additional schools in the area, like Locust Valley Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Locust Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Portledge School.

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