Ranney School is a coeducational, nonsectarian, private day school located in Tinton Falls, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, serving students in Beginners (three years old) through twelfth grade. It was founded in 1960 by educator Russell G. Ranney to help improve students' college board grades.
As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 766 students and 89.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.6:1.
In 2012, Dr. Lawrence Syckoff, the 3rd headmaster of the school, announced his impending retirement after the 2012-2013 school year, which will amount to his 20th year as headmaster.
Ranney School maintains multiple academic departments, rigorous courses, experienced teachers, small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and a plethora of activities and sports. The 60 acres (240,000 m2) are home to an observatory, modern Middle, Upper and Lower school complexes, three computer labs, two dining halls, tennis courts, track, two gymnasiums, an indoor 25-meter swimming pool, training and conditioning facilities and fields for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and softball.
The school is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. Ranney School has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1994.
Read more about Ranney School: Upper School Academics, Upper School Activities and Athletics, Athletics, Dress Code and Uniforms, Notable Alumni
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