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A Kent Place School education is grounded in a belief in girls’ leadership, academic scholarship, and ethical decision-making.
There are myriad opportunities and great joy in being a school for girls with a curriculum that stretches each student to expand her horizons, talented faculty who help her develop a strong understanding of herself, and an environment that promotes risk-taking and exploration. What is best for girls drives our every decision.
Kent Place's program of excellence has, since 1894, provided both a foundation and a springboard for thousands of girls and young women. Our 16-word mission statement, "Kent Place empowers girls to be confident, intellectual, and ethical leaders who advance the world," is brought to life every day on our campus.
In and out of the classroom, in formal and informal ways, we do the essential work of creating a safe, inclusive space for every member of our community. One result: Our graduates are able to work across cultures, honor the variety and breadth of the human experience, and have a deep understanding of equity and justice.
Our academic program meets students where they are, introduces them to new challenges and opportunities, and gives them the freedom and the inspiration to fulfill their potential. Kent Place balances tradition and modernity to support each student’s full development.
The Strategic Plan is the result of a two-year development process, drawing on the wisdom and experience of hundreds of Kent Place community members. It's grounded in research, refined through multiple rounds of revision, and inspired by the life and work of our students, our graduates, and our faculty and staff. The plan affirms four institutional priorities: learning with purpose, leading with ethics, thriving in community, and investing in one another. The results will be transformative for our students and for the world.
Kent Place Gallery will present the solo exhibition Preparing the Girl by artist Mary Simpson from Thursday, November 30–Thursday, December 21, 2023. There will be a reception for the artist from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30.
Seniors taking the elective Displacements: The Latinx Experience recently went to Queens, New York, for a visual experience of one of the most diverse boroughs in the city — with a population from 160 countries.
Alex Grinis ’25 put her name in the Kent Place history books on October 19 when the school’s Varsity Volleyball team hosted Chatham in an exciting matchup.
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Kent Place School hosted a ceremony to witness three senior student-athletes sign NCAA letters of intent to play Division I athletics at the collegiate level.
Kent Place School is an independent all-girls day school that provides a dynamic education for young women who demonstrate strong scholastic and creative ability. A highly selective college preparatory school, Kent Place has earned a strong national reputation for providing a 21st-century education and leadership development through its comprehensive curriculum.
Kent Place continually attracts students from communities throughout northern and central New Jersey to our 26-acre campus in Summit, NJ. Enrolled in preschool through Grade 12 are more than 650 students, 51 percent of whom are students of color.
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