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Purnell School, New Jersey:
The Purnell School is a private all-girls boarding high school located in Pottersville, within Bedminster Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, an hour west of New York City and two hours north of Philadelphia. Because some girls need to discover success in a different way than those provided by traditional, competitive and large high schools we believe that a boarding environment best suits the mission of transforming a girl's life. We believe that the messages that destroy a girl's confidence are so pervasive and powerful that they compete too vigorously with a traditional day school schedule.

Dorm Living at Purnell is a vital extension of the school's mission to create a family atmosphere which supports and nurtures each girl's growth and individuality. There is as much meaningful learning that occurs in the dorms as anywhere else on campus. Dormitory life, as are all other aspects of life at Purnell, is based on the school's guidelines of common sense, truthful relationships, and consideration of others.

Courses / Programs:
Boarding Program; High School Program for girls in grades 9-12. Academic Subjects include English, History, Math, Science. We also provide an Enrichment Self-Discovery Program; an outstanding Studio and Performing Arts Program as well as a comprehensive Athletics Program.