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    • Welcome to Kent Place School, an educational community for girls.

      Welcome to Kent Place School, an educational community for girls.

    • Our challenging academic program inspires curiosity and pushes limits.

      Our challenging academic program inspires curiosity and pushes limits.

    • Extensive extracurricular offerings enable KPS girls to excel in all walks of life.

      Extensive extracurricular offerings enable KPS girls to excel in all walks of life.

Dear Prospective Families,
We’re delighted that you’ve chosen to learn more about Kent Place! Our school is home to students from more than 70 different communities, from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds, and who have an “orchestra” of interests and talents. They’re eager to learn. They’re motivated to do well. They enjoy participating fully in school life. They have peers who influence them to make wise decisions, and who support them as they strive to be leaders for positive change in the world.
 
This year, given the current circumstances of the pandemic, parts of the admission process will look different. But even though we won’t offer our usual large-scale in-person admission events, and visiting campus may be limited, we give you our promise that the experience will be one anchored by our values of high standards and strong support. Our admission process will center on personalized touchpoints with faculty, administrators, and current students, and their parents, and will provide ample and varied opportunities for us to get to know each other. 
 
We’re very proud of our school community — now, more than ever as we navigate these unprecedented times — and we’re honored that you’re interested in becoming a part of it. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email us; we’ll be happy to answer them.
 
Sincerely,
 
Julia Wall Signature
 
Julia Wall
Assistant Head of School for Enrollment & Strategy
 

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42 Norwood Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901   |   (908) 273-0900
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

  • MATH COMES FROM YOU

    When you've computed something for yourself, the story is different. The girls here feel like the math is coming from them, rather than from a textbook. You won't hear a Kent Place girl ask, "What answer are they looking for?" The girls are looking for their own answers, and they're on their own path. –Dr. Ralph Pantozzi, Mathematics Department Chair

  • 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