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235 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724  /  732.542.4777

A Time of Tremendous Growth and Development

Middle School (6th through 8th Grade)

Middle School can be hard, but it does not have to be. At Ranney, we make the science of the Middle School years work for us by offering an academically rigorous environment with an intentional support system designed to help students work through challenges, in and out of the classroom. Through small class sizes, our Advisory Program, and grade-level Deans, each student is supported by a team of educators who take the time to know, value, encourage, and support them. Our Advisory Program pairs each student with a single teacher, with whom they meet two times each school day. Advisors offer parents a partner and contact to work through academic and social/emotional concerns or overall development. Grade-level Deans help support the age-specific needs of our students.

Ranney's Middle School academic curriculum includes a two-period block for Humanities, a flexible math track that gives students the opportunity to complete Geometry in 8th grade, the choice of Spanish, Mandarin, or French, and a STEAM-focused science curriculum. Students rotate through classes in a six-day cycle where one class is dropped each day ensuring that particular classes do not fall at the same time each day.

Our academic curriculum is enhanced by a myriad of extracurricular options. Student may elect to take a course in Orchestra, Band, Chorus or Fine Arts (Drama, Music, and Art). During seventh period each day, students may choose to participate on a sports team or in an activity (with many options ranging from Robotics to Ultimate Frisbee). The six-day cycle also includes time for study hall, grade-level meetings and assemblies, and a period of recess during which students can relax and socialize (without cell phones).

Ranney’s curriculum and intentional approach addresses the needs of every student at all levels of ability, helping to build confidence and maturity, nurture talents, and establish the academic skills needed for success in Upper School.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ranney School and working with you and your family during the Admissions process!

Online Application

The first step in the application process is to start an online application through the myRanney portal. Click the Apply Online button on the right to begin an application and submit the $75 application fee.  (International students should refer to the International Admissions page.)
 
Applicant Checklist
Once you begin your application and it has been processed by the Admissions team, you will be able to log in to your myRanney account to access your applicant checklist. This checklist will allow you to keep track of the status of your application and outstanding items, such as teacher recommendations and school transcripts.

School Report and Transcript Form

Applicants must submit a current grade report and two preceding years of academic records. 
 
Testing
Applicants for Grades 6-8 may submit standardized test scores from the prior year (ERBs, PARC testing, etc.). An SSAT is not required.  Placement testing may be administered on an individual basis.
 
Admission Interview:
A member of our enrollment team will schedule an admission interview once an application is complete, including teacher recommendations and transcripts.

Middle School Admissions Contacts

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  • Photo of Gwyneth Hecht

    Gwyneth Hecht 

    Dean of Admissions 732.542.4777, ext. 1109
  • Photo of Greg Swenson

    Greg Swenson 

    Associate Dean of Admissions 732.542.4777, ext. 5207

Ranney School

235 Hope Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Tel. 732.542.4777

Our mission is to know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.