How much is tuition at Peddie School?

At Peddie School, boarding tuition is $78,300 per year and day tuition is $68,300 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Peddie School offer financial aid?

Yes. 40% of students at Peddie School receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Peddie School serve?

Peddie School serves grades 9-12, PG.

Is Peddie School a boarding or day school?

Peddie School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Peddie School?

Peddie School enrolls about 545 students.

Where is Peddie School located?

Peddie School is located in Hightstown, New Jersey.

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both

coed

9-12, PG

Peddie School

Hightstown, New Jersey

Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026

Day tuition (2025-2026)

$68,300

Boarding tuition (2025-2026)

$78,300

Financial aid

40% of students

Enrollment

545

Student:Teacher

7:1

Founded

1864

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

40% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$87,000

vs $78,300 published tuition

4-year total

$368,896

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Peddie School is a coeducational boarding and day school in Hightstown, New Jersey. Founded in 1864, Peddie benefits from one of the largest per-student endowments among U.S. secondary schools, funding generous financial aid, a strong signature-experience program, and modern academic facilities on a 280-acre lake-side campus.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Peddie School?: At Peddie School, boarding tuition is $78,300 per year and day tuition is $68,300 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Peddie School offer financial aid?: Yes. 40% of students at Peddie School receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Peddie School serve?: Peddie School serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is Peddie School a boarding or day school?: Peddie School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Peddie School?: Peddie School enrolls about 545 students.
Where is Peddie School located?: Peddie School is located in Hightstown, New Jersey.

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