The Grier School United States Flag

A 4.2 Recommended Pennsylvania, US
Or via social:
Home Boarding schools The Grier School
Admission Office admissions@grier.org

School Overview

Data & methodology

Evaluation method

Ranking Basis

Data Scale: FindingSchool leverages an extensive data set that exceeds that of similar rankings, ensuring accurate and relevant evaluations through well-defined weight distributions and scoring mechanisms.

Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Community C
Reviews B+
23 Advanced Placement Courses ESL Program Available Top STEM School 40 Countries Represented Art, Dance, Horseback Riding, Music Grades 7-12, Post Graduate
Grier School is a girls' boarding school located in Central Pennsylvania, on the East Coast of the United States. Founded in 1853, Grier School has a history of excellence. Grier students become emboldened, engaged, and poised for the future, ensuring students are accepted to elite, top-tier universities.
The Grier School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
Gallery
The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School The Grier School
If you'd like to add The Grier School to your favorites, compare it with other schools, or share it with friends, here are some quick links.

School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$64500
Enrollment
230
International Students
40%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$35 millions
AP
23
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
9
Boarding %
85%

School Materials

Grier School Viewbook

Matriculation

(2022-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of Florida 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#59 Syracuse University 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +
#68 Fordham University 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
#75 Baylor University 1 +
#79 Gonzaga University 1 +
#83 Elon University 1 +
#83 Michigan State University 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
#93 University of Denver 1 +
#93 University of San Diego 1 +
#103 Drexel University 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 Saint Louis University 1 +
#103 Temple University 1 +
#103 University of South Florida 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
#111 Drew University 1 +
#111 Susquehanna University 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#117 University of Vermont 1 +
#127 DePaul University 1 +
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#148 Duquesne University 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1 +
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1 +
#234 West Virginia University 1 +
#250 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#263 George Fox University 1 +
#263 Point Park University 1 +
#263 University of Memphis 1 +
#299 Shenandoah University 1 +
Alfred University 1 +
Art Center College of Design 1 +
Barry University 1 +
Berry College 1 +
binghamton university, state university of new york 1 +
California College of the Arts 1 +
Champlain College 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
Dean College 1 +
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Florida Southern College 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Lake Erie College 1 +
Midway University 1 +
Mitchell College 1 +
Mount Aloysius College 1 +
Murray State University 1 +
Pratt Institute 1 +
Providence College 1 +
Ringling College of Art and Design 1 +
Robert Morris University: Chicago 1 +
Rollins College 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1 +
School of Visual Arts 1 +
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1 +
St. Andrews University 1 +
St. Francis University 1 +
Universidad Anahuac 1 +
University of Bristol 1 +
University of British Columbia 1 +
University of Edinburgh 1 +
University of Glasgow 1 +
University of Leeds 1 +
University of Manchester 1 +
University of Toronto 1 +
Warren Wilson College 1 +
View all
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022-2023 2020-2022 2021 2020 2017-2019 Total
All schools 54 79 61 35 54
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 2
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 admitted 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#17 Rice University 1 + 1 + 2
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 2 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 3 admitted 1 + 1 + 7
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 admitted 1 + 1 + 6
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#47 Wake Forest University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#47 Texas A&M University 1 admitted 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 admitted 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1 + 3 admitted 1 + 1 + 7
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 4
#51 Purdue University 1 + 1 admitted 2
#53 Florida State University 1 +admitted 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 2 admitted 1 + 4
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1 + 2
#58 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1 admitted 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 admitted 1
#60 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 2 admitted 1 + 1 + 5
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#67 Villanova University 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 4
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 4
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +admitted 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1 + 2
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 + 1
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 1 admitted 1
#89 Temple University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#89 University of South Florida 1 +admitted 1
#89 Brigham Young University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#93 Auburn University 1 admitted 1
#93 Gonzaga University 1 +admitted 1
#93 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#98 University of Oregon 1 + 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 admitted 2
#98 University of San Diego 1 +admitted 1
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 admitted 1 + 5
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 + 1
#105 George Mason University 1 + 1 admitted 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#105 Saint Louis University 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1 admitted 2
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#124 James Madison University 1 + 1
#124 University of Denver 1 +admitted 1
#133 Elon University 1 +admitted 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 3
#133 University of Vermont 1 +admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#142 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#142 University of Cincinnati 1 admitted 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 +admitted 1
#151 Duquesne University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#151 DePaul University 1 +admitted 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 + 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 admitted 1
#209 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1
#216 West Virginia University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#227 Kent State University 1 + 1
#236 University of North Dakota 1 + 1
#249 Pace University 1 + 2 admitted 3
#249 Suffolk University 1 + 1
#269 University of Memphis 1 +admitted 1
#269 George Fox University 1 +admitted 1
#280 Old Dominion University 1 + 1
#304 University of Hartford 1 admitted 1
#304 Shenandoah University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 admitted 4
#320 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#352 Point Park University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 admitted 4
Barry University 1 +admitted 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022-2023 2020-2022 2021 2020 2017-2019 Total
All schools 5 17 10 2 10
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Hamilton College 1 admitted 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1 + 2
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 admitted 1
#30 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 + 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1 admitted 2
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 admitted 1
#39 Trinity College 1 admitted 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 2
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1 + 2
#51 The University of the South 1 + 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2
#72 Bard College 1 + 1 + 2
#82 Juniata College 1 + 2 admitted 3
#93 Drew University 1 +admitted 1
#100 Earlham College 1 + 1
#107 Susquehanna University 1 +admitted 1
#130 Eckerd College 1 + 1
#154 University of Mary Washington 1 + 1
#167 Bridgewater College 1 + 1
#174 Marymount Manhattan College 1 +admitted 1
#180 Sweet Briar College 1 admitted 1
Warren Wilson College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 admitted 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022-2023 2020-2022 2021 2020 2017-2019 Total
All schools 2 4 2 0 0
#1 University of Toronto 1 +admitted 1 + 2 admitted 4
#2 University of British Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#3 McGill University 1 + 1
#8 University of Ottawa 1 + 1
#9 University of Waterloo 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022-2023 2020-2022 2021 2020 2017-2019 Total
All schools 5 0 0 0 0
#5 University of Edinburgh 1 +admitted 1
#7 University of Manchester 1 +admitted 1
#8 University of Glasgow 1 +admitted 1
#10 University of Bristol 1 +admitted 1
#16 University of Leeds 1 +admitted 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
62
Number of tests taken
122
17%
29%
21%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(23)
Art History
Biology
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
Art History
Biology
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
European History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Physics 1
Psychology
Music Theory
Computer Science A
Human Geography
Computer Science Principles
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
View all

Sports

(13)
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Running
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Running
Skiing
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Riding
Yoga
Dance
View all

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(24)
Alpha Omega
Astronomy Club
AV Club (Grier TV)
Beyond the Bubble
Bio-Medical Careers Club
Bridge Club
Alpha Omega
Astronomy Club
AV Club (Grier TV)
Beyond the Bubble
Bio-Medical Careers Club
Bridge Club
C.O.R.E. Club
Drama Club
Excursion Club
Garden Club
Grier School Ambassadors
Grow Club
Kaleidoscope GSA
Model UN
National Honor Society (NHS)
Performer's Club
Poetry Club
Pottery Club
Prom Committee
Recycling Club
Rube-Goldberg Club
Student Council
Student Social Media Leaders
The Band
View all

Arts

(30)
Music
Theater
Ballet
Choir
Jazz
Music Theory
Music
Theater
Ballet
Choir
Jazz
Music Theory
Piano
Art History
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Pottery
Printmaking
Studio Art
Video Production
Painting
Art
Dance
2D Design
Design
View all

Contact The Grier School

Admissions Officer
1.
Select up to 5 questions for the school Below are 10 common questions that parents often ask
2.
Contact Information FindingSchool will forward your request to The Grier School in English. The school may contact you back via the following information:
Name *
Phone
Email *
(*) Required information

School Link

Apply

The Grier School is a member of SAO (The Standard Application Online) platform. Click the button below to apply.

Contact Info

http://www.grier.org
2522 Grier School Road, Birmingham, PA 16686
814-684-3000
admissions@grier.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1853
Campus Size: 320 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, DUOLINGO
School Code:
TOEFL: 2356
SSAT: 3586
SLEP: N/A
ISEE: N/A

Frequently Ask Questions about The Grier School

Tell me a bit about The Grier School.
The Grier School is All-girls private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1853 , and currently has about 230 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.grier.org.
Does The Grier School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Grier School is offering 23 AP courses.

In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Grier School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Grier School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022-2023, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, University of California: Los Angeles, University of Michigan, University of Southern California and New York University.
What is the application requirement for The Grier School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Grier 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 The Grier School’s All-girls student?
The total fee for The Grier School in 2024 is $64,500 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 admissions@grier.org .
Where is The Grier School located?
The Grier School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is The Grier School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Grier School is among the most popular schools, within top 123 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Grier School has been favorited by 220 users.
How to start with an application with The Grier School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Grier School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Grier School’s official site: http://www.grier.org or call them at 814-684-3000.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Grier School?
Yes, here are few: Mercersburg Academy,

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Grier School?
The overall rating for The Grier School is A.

The section ratings of The Grier School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport Baltimore-Washington International Airport
FindingSchool collects its data from a variety of reliable sources, including schools, advisors, official U.S. statistics, and feedback from actual parents and students.
Feedback
Compare()
Go to compare
Remove all Hide list
()