Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12, PG
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $39,000
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
The Storm King School
The Storm King School is celebrating 155 years! Nestled atop Storm King Mountain in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, about an hour from New York City, SKS welcomes 175 college-bound boarding and day students from 25+ countries.
Our educational approach is highly individualized and project-based, and many classes occur outside of the traditional classroom walls.
SKS is best known for our renowned faculty, competitive science/math programs, far-reaching humanities programs, robust arts, and both championship and no-cut sports.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12, PG
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $39,000
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
ADHD, Language-based or Mild Learning Difference
n/a
Year Founded
1867
1909
Campus Size
55 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Esse Quam Videri —to be, rather than to seem
Student Body
% Students of Color
50%
25%
% International Students
45%
20%
% Students Boarding
65%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
15
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
15
17
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$72,000
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$39,000
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47%
58%
Director of Admissions
Marek Pramuka
Associate Director of Admissions
Toni Scherrer
Sports
Colors
Not specified
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
School Notes
- Student Body 175; 65% Boarding, 35% Day; 50% Female, 50% Male
- Teaching Faculty 34 (most with advanced degrees, most live on campus)
- Located about an hour north of New York City, in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, 1-hour from JFK airport
- 3 Classroom Buildings; Gymnasium with Dance Studio, Cardio, Weights, Basketball Court, Fencing, etc.; Theater, Art Center with studio and digital lab, 6 Dormitories, Commons overlooking the Hudson River, Music Studio, 2 Athletic Fields, Student Center with snack bar, School Store
- 100% College Placement, our students have diverse interests and talents
- LD types supported: ADHD, Language-based or Mild Learning Difference
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Burke Boyce, Olympic fencer -
- Walter Reade Jr., film distributor -
- Robert Toricelli, former U.S. Senator -
- Wally Pfister, Academy Award-winning cinematographer -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Storm King School cost?
The Storm King School's tuition is approximately $72,000 for boarding students and $39,000 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Storm King School?
The acceptance rate of The Storm King School is 47%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from The Storm King School?
The Storm King School famous alumni include: Burke Boyce, Olympic fencer, Walter Reade Jr., film distributor, Robert Toricelli, former U.S. Senator and Wally Pfister, Academy Award-winning cinematographer.
When is the application deadline for The Storm King School?
The application deadline for The Storm King School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12, PG
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $39,000
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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