The Lawrenceville School

United States, Lawrenceville

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The Lawrenceville School was founded in 1810 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It pioneered the House system for boarding schools and adopted the Harkness method of discussion-based teaching, both of which remain central to its identity.

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The House system creates small communities within the larger school. Each house is a home for students with dedicated faculty. Sustainability initiatives including Big Red Farm connect the community to the land.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees $68,060 - 82,710

Ages 14 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 802

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1810

Bus Service No

The Lawrenceville School is a co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, founded in 1810. The school is known for its distinctive House system and Harkness teaching method, where students learn around oval tables in discussion-based classes. Departments include English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Language, Mathematics, Religion and Philosophy, Science, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts. The school features the Gruss Center for Art and Design, Tsai Field House, Bunn Library, Big Red Farm, and outdoor classroom programmes. Boarding tuition is USD 82,710 and day tuition is USD 68,060 for 2026-27. Over 30% of students receive financial aid averaging USD 63,000 (boarding) and USD 46,000 (day). The school meets 100% of demonstrated need.

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