Oratory Prep Competitors

Founded in 1810, The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J. prepares students to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. A co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9-12, Lawrenceville’s mission is to inspire the best in each to seek the best for all. Learn more at www.lawrenceville.org.

Founded in 1861, The Pingry School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Situated on two spacious campuses in Basking Ridge and Short Hills, New Jersey, the school draws students of varied talents and diverse backgrounds from over 100 communities in the central New Jersey region. Together, our two campuses in Short Hills (K-5) and Basking Ridge (6-12) serve over 1,100 students. Pingry students participate in a demanding academic program, complemented by extensive co-curricular opportunities.

Founded in 1864, Peddie School is a private, independent, coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate located in Hightstown, NJ. The Peddie community recognizes that the path toward a fulfilling and happy life requires the steady practice of enduring values: Respect — Appreciation of and esteem for oneself, for others, and for the diversity of opinions and backgrounds at Peddie and in the larger community. Honesty — A high regard for truth, sincerity in action, and genuine concern for honor and integrity. Scholarship — Intellectual curiosity, active engagement in learning, and a foundation in the academic disciplines. Balance — Time for work and play, a mix of mastery and experiment, and attention to mind, body, and spirit. Courage — The quality that enables students to explore new ideas, to create imaginative solutions, to give and accept help, to make difficult decisions, and to grow into confident, compassionate adults.