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Chapin School
4101 Princeton Pike
Princeton, NJ 08540
Mercer County
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Contact Information
Main Phone: (609)924-2449
Main Fax: (609)924-6670
Admissions: Barbara Pasteris
Admissions Phone: (609)986-1702
Admissions E-mail: inquiries@chapinschool.org



Mission & Philosophy

Chapin School is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and generosity of spirit.


Educational Objectives

At Chapin, we believe that students learn best in a supportive, encouraging and diverse community. Chapin shares a commitment to each child's academic, emotional, ethical, creative, physical, and social development. In small classes that promote active learning, dedicated faculty create environments where critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and curiosity flourish. Encountering challenges that lead to success, students develop a positive sense of self. A strong commitment to Chapin's five virtues (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance) fosters an environment for character development that complements our academic programs.


Learning Environment

The Chapin campus encompasses state-of-the-art educational technology in comfortable, home-like classrooms. The 13-acre campus is designed to facilitate the interaction between the entire student body while maintaining the unique identities and needs of both the younger and older children.


Accreditations & Associations

New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools


Affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grade Level: PK to 8
Gender: Coed
Tuition: From $18,200 per year to $21,500 per year
Principal/Headmaster: Richard D. Johnson
Hours in a School Day: 7 hours

Library Facility? Yes
Boarding? No
Special Needs? No

Enrollment: 310 students
Education Level: Elementary
School Type: Private
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:7
Public School District: Lawrenceville
School Days in a Year: 161 days

Financial Aid? Yes
Scholarships? No


Open House Dates (Call to confirm dates & times)

Sunday, November 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008

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