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
Courses
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
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
0
16
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Navy Blue
College Matriculation
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).
