Applying to Kent Place

We’re looking for brave and brilliant girls from every kind of family, neighborhood, and background who are excited to learn, ready to lead, and determined to change the conversation. If any of these apply to you, please take a closer look at Kent Place. Take advantage of one of our regular open houses, parent tours, and information sessions — in other words, come see for yourself what makes our school so extraordinary.

Click on the images below to learn more about our application process for each division.
  • Preschool (Junior Pre-K and Pre-K) Preschool (Junior Pre-K and Pre-K)
    Our Preschool recognizes these early years of social, emotional, and cognitive development as some of your child’s most important — and, by fostering independence and encouraging academic rigor, offers truly unique preparation for primary school and beyond.
  • Primary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5) Primary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
    Kent Place Primary girls are challenged to think critically, work collaboratively, and live ethically. They don lab coats, stage art shows, code computer games, and converse in Spanish and French. No other primary school does quite what we do: empower, educate, and celebrate girls.
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle School (Grades 6-8)
    Our Middle School is a stimulating, supportive space where young girls step to the front of the room, dance to center stage, run furiously to the goal line and stand out in any crowd. Through increasing rigorous coursework, they’re ready for the next steep academic challenge.
  • Upper School (Grades 9-12) Upper School (Grades 9-12)
    Girls attending our Upper School no longer see themselves merely as students, but as leaders, innovators, and advocates. Rigorous academic offerings, along with athletic competition, artistic expression, and real-world experience, cultivate independent thinkers, and passionate doers.
Kent Place School is an all-girls K through 12 independent college preparatory day school with a coeducational Preschool, located in Summit, NJ.

  • TEST WHAT'S "EXPECTED."

    That's our mantra in robotics. Try crazy things, be free with your ideas, and see what happens. If you're going to build the future, you'll need to be a pioneer. –Emma, seventh grade

  • LEAN INTO DIFFICULTY.

    When it comes to academics, it pays to challenge yourself. I'm in the Bioethics Symposium, presenting research on the ethics of genetically-enhanced intelligence. At times it's daunting—research, deadlines, time management—but it's also a whole new way of thinking. Very independent and "you-driven." –Isabella, sophomore

  • OWN YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

    It's one of the "conversation norms" we have at Kent Place, and it's always resonated with me. Everyone has a different and equally valid perspective to bring to the table—so put yourself out there. –Mary, senior

  • DON’T THINK YOU’RE GOING TO GET A LABEL.

    There are no jocks here at Kent Place, no science geeks, no theater nerds. Last month a varsity athlete went to sing at the Vatican. Everyone here has some unique quality — and they’re amazing at what they do. –Claire, senior

  • REACH BEYOND WHAT YOU THINK YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH.

    You'll face plenty of challenges, but push through them. Brilliant women use their resources: their teachers, our studios and library and, of course, each other. If you're stuck, collaboration can almost always get you across the finish line. –Suzanne Carreno-Powers, Math Teacher and STEM Coordinator

  • GET READY FOR RIGOROUS WORK.

    And multiple extracurricular activities. Busy days, and a few late nights. But through it all, don’t lose your sense of fun. –Alessandra, junior

  • MAKE CONNECTIONS.

    KPS alumnae are amazing. I met one alumna after a math and science panel who works in retail architecture. That made me think about a cool way to combine two of my interests — math and fashion. –Amber, junior

  • YOUR TIME AT KPS IS GOING TO OPEN UP OPTIONS YOU HADN'T EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT.

    And when it's time to choose, you're going to know yourself so well, you'll pick the college that's the best fit for you—academically, socially, personally. So don't get tunnel vision. This is your process. Just know that you'll be ready! –Jennifer Simpson, Director of College Advising

  • SOLVING PROBLEMS IS A JOURNEY, ENJOY THE RIDE!

    In the Middle School we do a Science Expo—either two or four people work on a science project for a couple of months and then present it to the entire class. We go into some in-depth projects and it’s incredible what we learn along the way, and how willing our teachers are to help us through the tough parts. –Toni Ann, eighth grade

  • SPEAK YOUR MIND.

    Every girl here learns from an early age how to speak up and speak to adults. You never feel silly raising your hand, and you’re given lots of opportunities to speak publicly. I’m never shy about saying what’s on my mind. –Vittoria, fourth grade

  • ETHICS WILL CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE OUTLOOK.

    Right away, we tackled questions of "right versus right." We're learning to look at every issue from both sides, which helps with everything from homework to friendships. –Elizabeth, eighth grade