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
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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
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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
720
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
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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
67 Students
New York University
57 Students
Brown University
54 Students
Columbia University
46 Students
Tufts University
43 Students
Harvard University
43 Students
University of Pennsylvania
42 Students
Duke University
42 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
40 Students
Boston University
39 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
51 Students
Biology
40 Students
Psychology
30 Students
Economics
30 Students
Political Science and Government
26 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
English
21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
19 Students
Engineering
19 Students
Finance
17 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/30/2020
I have loved my years at Hackley, I have learned so much, and have had unforgettable experiences with teachers who pour their hearts into their classes and students. I have found incredible support systems, and have found a home on the sports team and in the extracurriculars.
4/19/2020
It is a great environment, which is welcoming to all but has a very rigorous schedule and classes that are time-consuming. But the teachers are very willing to help, along with other students who are always there if you fall behind. The campus is an amazing place, with great buildings, especially the brand new gym which was finished in beginning 2018.
11/16/2019
Hackley is an amazing school- both the teachers and students are kind, the academics are rigorous, and the campus is simply beautiful.
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
About Tarrytown
List Price Range
$165K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$874,635
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Household Income
$150,874
% of College Grads
63.6%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,766 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,591 - $4,604 per month
- Hamilton Crossing
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 458+ Sq Ft
- 440 Hamilton Ave
- White Plains, NY
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Parks in this Area
Tarrytown Lakes Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Soccer
Losee Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Barnhart Park
- Basketball
- 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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