Don't listen to the review about Ranney being unsafe. In fact it's safe to the point of asphyxiation at times, even for the oldest students. I graduated from the Ranney school within the last ten years. I want to start by saying that the Ranney school falls somewhere between 3 and 3.5 stars. The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because of the select few educators and employees who I encountered while a student there who had a profound impact on me. The good - Ranney is a fantastic academic institution. It prepares you extremely well for college. I attended a top university and I probably would not have tried as hard in high school if Ranney had not been such a structured environment. Therefore, I can only assume that if I went to public school I would have had more distractions and probably gotten into a lot more trouble (although I was always in trouble at Ranney. Zero tolerance policy for teenage bullshit) - As I said before, a few of the teachers and administrators there are extremely talented. I won't name names but a lot of them left and a lot of them stayed. - The campus is beautiful and sprawling over sixty acres. It's colorful and you could walk around it and get lost in it. The bad - Ranney gives you a false sense of superiority and after college you are in shock when you find out that the real world doesn't give a rats ass about you. - Due to it's high tuition (I think it was 25k when I was a senior and now it's up to 32k) the people who attend Ranney are spoiled because their parents have money. - Because it's such a small school there will be favorites and students that seem to be getting preferential treatment. I may have witnessed cases of this but one can argue that this is just the nature of education. I don't have a conclusive opinion on this matter. Overall, if you are thinking about going to Ranney or sending your child there, please consider the following last words: Parents, get involved in your child's education and the school itself. If you plan on keeping your child in Ranney for the long run you should be on a first name basis with the teachers, administrators, and staff. If you don't, I promise you it will hurt your child's chances of being anymore than a statistic at the school. Also, remember to budget 5k over the tuition. Everything is extra. Kids, if you are anything like me and you have the brains to succeed but you don't have the maturity when you are in high school, give Ranney a try. If you don't like it after a year, leave. Also, if you decide to go be very careful about what you share with the school. It's not like public school. What you do or say will spread around the bubble like wildfire. If you wish to know more feel free to message me. read more

Current administration is horrible! Kids don't actually learn, their grades are inflated and attendance matters for some and not others. Students can be missing for months because they are traveling the world, yet teachers are expected to pass them with perfect grades Cheating culture is toxic! Administration does not favor people of color! Counselors have their own agenda regarding college acceptance. They discourage worthy kids from applying to schools that are a good fit because they need a rich, privileged kid who donates to have a seat over a hardworking student . Even if they paid me, I wouldn't send me kids here! read more

They are completely unequipped to handle all children effectively. They rely on punitive measures, often sending children home as young as 3 1/2 years old. The environment is horrible, making it not worth the money, especially since few of their graduates attend better schools than local public high schools. read more

Great school! Good teachers that are very nice and kind. Good athletic program and a good choice of clubs.

Amazing school. I transfer my child to Ranney from public school and we both very happy. Great education, very friendly environment, tons of art and sport activities to participate. Yes, it is a private school and you get what you pay for . read more

If I could do lees than one star I would. Very unorganized and expensive. rude staff and unsafe conditions.

With respect, I don't know what the prior commenter is talking about. Ranney is expensive, but that's the only thing accurate in the prior comment. And it is worth every penny. The teachers, staff and administration are outstanding. The conditions are not "unsafe" - the campus is a gorgeous 60-acres, with everything from high-tech classrooms to fully equipped computer and science labs to an olympic swimming pool to a new theater and sports complex, all surrounded by beautifully manicured grounds. It looks like an elite liberal arts college. It is one of the best schools in the area, if not the best. If you want to send your child to Ranney, trust me the last review is not indicative of how any Ranney parent I know feels about this school (and I know alot of them). read more