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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
C
Matriculation C
Academics C
Extracurriculars B-
Community B+
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Living, working, learning in the classroom and beyond... This motto describes the Darrow experience, and the School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of hands-on learning for more than 75 years. We seek students who will appreciate our comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum and the small tight-knit community that defines our school, offering valuable support and a safe environment. Darrow provides the right mix of challenging curriculum, structure, encouragement, and strength of community, where students reach their full potential as motivated, thriving, college-bound learners.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$67950
Enrollment
110
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
78%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$4 millions
Average SAT Score
1065
Average ACT Score
26.3
Class Size
9
Boarding %
87

Matriculation

(2020-2022)
Ranking University/College Students
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#49 Villanova University 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#59 Syracuse University 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
#68 St. Lawrence University 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +
#76 Muhlenberg College 1 +
#89 Ursinus College 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1 +
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#127 Seton Hall University 1 +
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1 +
#166 Xavier University 1 +
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1 +
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1 +
Clark Atlanta University 1 +
Curry College 1 +
Elmira College 1 +
Fairleigh Dickinson University: College at Florham 1 +
Flagler College 1 +
Ithaca College 1 +
Lynn University 1 +
Maryland Institute College of Art 1 +
SUNY Polytechnic Institute 1 +
The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
Virginia State University 1 +
Wheaton College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2020-2022 2017 2016 2015 Total
All schools 13 11 10 17 9
#12 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 2
#13 Brown University 1 + 1 + 2
#15 Cornell University 1 + 1
#18 Columbia University 1 + 1
#23 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#32 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#33 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#41 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#51 University of Miami 2 + 1 + 3
#51 Villanova University 1 + 1 + 2
#52 University of Washington 1 + 1
#57 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#61 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 2
#62 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#66 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#72 American University 1 + 1
#75 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#89 University of Vermont 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#89 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#89 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1
#97 Clark University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#99 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#137 Seton Hall University 1 + 1 + 2
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 1 +admitted 3
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2020-2022 2017 2016 2015 Total
All schools 8 4 5 6 0
#1 Williams College 1 + 1 + 2
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1
#8 Carleton College 1 + 1
#13 Smith College 1 + 1
#18 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#23 Macalester College 1 +admitted 1
#31 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 Mount Holyoke College 1 +admitted 1
#37 Bucknell University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#40 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 2 + 3
#47 Connecticut College 1 +admitted 1
#60 Bard College 1 + 1
Oberlin College 1 + 1 + 2

Academics

Sports

(5)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(8)
Yearbook Club
Activities at Darrow
Student Government
eSports
Black Student Alliance
Spectrum (for LBGTQIA) students and allies)
Yearbook Club
Activities at Darrow
Student Government
eSports
Black Student Alliance
Spectrum (for LBGTQIA) students and allies)
Asian Heritage Club
Divergence (for neurodiverse students)
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Arts

(7)
Chorus
Directing
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Film Studies
Chorus
Directing
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Film Studies
Writing
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Contact Info

http://www.darrowschool.org
110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125
(518) 794-6000
admission@darrowschool.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1932
Campus Size: 365 acres
Boarding Rate: 87%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 8124
SSAT: 2740
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Frequently Ask Questions about Darrow School

Tell me a bit about Darrow School.
Darrow School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1932 , and currently has about 110 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.darrowschool.org.
Does Darrow School have rigorous academic requirements?
Darrow School also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Darrow School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Williams College, Dartmouth College, Brown University, Villanova University and Penn State University Park.
What is the application requirement for Darrow School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Darrow School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Darrow School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Darrow School in 2024 is $67,950 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@darrowschool.org .
Where is Darrow School located?
Darrow School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Darrow School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Darrow School is among the most popular schools, within top 284 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Darrow School has been favorited by 64 users.
How to start with an application with Darrow School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Darrow School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Darrow School’s official site: http://www.darrowschool.org or call them at (518) 794-6000.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Darrow School?
Yes, here are few: Miss Hall's School, Bard Academy & Bard College at Simon’s Rock and Buxton School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Darrow School?
The overall rating for Darrow School is C.

The section ratings of Darrow School are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community

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