Our students become the best possible versions of themselves.

Allendale Columbia is an independent, nonsectarian, college preparatory day school for students in Nursery through grade 12. Our school curriculum is rooted in the traditional liberal arts and designed to develop skills necessary for every student’s lifetime of academic achievement.

Our Lower School (Preprimary N–K and Grades 1–5), Middle School and Upper School students learn in a small-class environment, receiving personal attention from our world-class faculty and staff. They participate in outstanding arts, sports and extracurricular programming, enjoying opportunities to develop independence and a strong sense of community.

Allendale Columbia students graduate with a wealth of experience, self-knowledge and motivation. They are prepared to succeed at top colleges and universities, in the professional world, and in life.

Allendale Columbia at a Glance

• Students come from 29 school districts in the Greater Rochester region
• Our endowment exceeds $14.5 million
• Our 30–acre campus features:
  • 41 classrooms
  • 5 science labs
  • 4 computer labs
  • 3 music classrooms
  • 2 art studios
• 100% of our seniors attend 4–year colleges

Enrollment

• 394 students
• Lower School:
  • 65 in Preprimary Grades
  • 116 in Grades 1–5
• 81 in Middle School
• 132 in Upper School

Faculty

• Overall student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1
• 54 full-time and three part-time teachers serve the School
• 20 of 22 Upper School faculty hold advanced degrees
• Average teaching experience is 17 years

Important Statistics

• Our Class of 2010 includes:
  • 1 National Merit Semifinalist
  • 3 Commended students
  • 1 National Achievement Scholar
• The 2009 mean unweighted grade point average for grades 9–11 was 3.26
• Mean SAT I scores for the class of 2009 were:
  • 607 Critical Reading
  • 633 Math
  • 623 Writing
• Of our Class of 2009, 46 students took 105 AP exams — 97% scored three or higher
• Fall 2009 Advanced Placement Recognitions included:
  • 6 AP National Scholars
  • 8 AP scholars with Distinction
  • 6 AP Scholars with Honor
  • 3 AP Scholars