Private School in New Jersey for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle & High School
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
Private School in New Jersey for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle & High School
Summer Programs
Admission Process
The Wardlaw + Hartridge School values candidates who can thrive in curriculum designed for their age.
Early childhood applicants will grow with our hands-on experiential learning. Candidates applying to our
Lower
,
Middle
, and
Upper School
should have a strong desire to achieve in the classroom and be committed to learning and developing their extracurricular interests and activities.
We enroll students from a wide range of socioeconomic, geographic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. We also proudly accept students from right here in Middlesex County, all of New Jersey, and other states and countries. Our Edison campus is easily accessible from areas like Summit, Millburn Township, Cranford, Somerset, Garwood and Bridgewater.
Since I was pushed and encouraged by W+H to pursue goals past the ordinary, I now have the confidence to achieve so much more."
- Akash Dalal '16
Start Your Application
Apply now
Wardlaw+hartridge also accepts the standard application online
W+H EMA SSAT
School Code: 8026
Step 1: Make an Inquiry
Step 2: APPLY!
Step 3: book a Day Visit or Interview
Step 4: Take Entrance Exam
Step 5: Send Transcripts & Recommendations
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid
Step 7: ACCEPTANCE!
Step 8: Enroll
Complete an inquiry form on our website to make a connection with the Admission Office.
COMPLETE FORM HERE
Click here to begin our secure online application process.
Please note, you will also be asked to take further steps to finish your application including download release forms and obtain teacher evaluations. The Application, Family Statement, Student Questionnaire and Essay (Grades 6-12 only) must be completed and submitted along with the non-refundable $75 application fee; International Student application fee is $200.
Wardlaw+Hartridge School also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application,
click here
.
W+H SSAT Code: 8026
Once the admission application has been submitted, the Admission Office will reach out to schedule your required day visit. All Middle and Upper School applicants will be paired with a Student Ambassador to shadow during their visit and will have their interview on that day. All Lower School applicants will spend their visit in classrooms and complete their admission screening.
PreK(3) - Grade 1:
Applicants will be assessed on the day of their school visit and/or playdate. This admission screening is administered by the Admission Team.
Grades 2-11:
All applicants must take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) and submit the results to the Admission Office.
Wardlaw+Hartridge will administer this exam onsite on Saturdays during the admission season.
See dates here.
If these test dates are not convenient, please refer to
iseetest.org
to find another date and testing location. All test dates have a sign-in time of 8:15 a.m.
Wardlaw+Hartridge School code: 311230
Students applying to Grades 6-11 may submit SSAT scores in lieu of ISEE scores.
To learn more about the SSAT exam,
click here
.
W+H will accept the SAO aplication in lieu of our own online application.
The
Wardlaw+Hartridge School SSAT School Code is
8026
.
View ISEE Quick Facts
All School Records and Teacher Evaluation Form requests can be submitted from the application portal via
SchoolAdmin
.
1. Confidential School Report and Records Release Form
Enter the names of the applicant’s Principal, Head of School, Counselor or authorized officer to request these forms be completed.
2. Teacher Evaluation Forms
Enter the names of the applicant’s teacher(s) to request these forms be completed. Students applying to PreK(3) – Grade 5 require only one teacher recommendation form; students applying to Grades 6 – 11 are required to submit an English and math teacher letter of recommendation.
If your child has one teacher for both math and English, please have that teacher fill out both recommendation forms.
To learn more about scholarships and affordability,
click here
.
In order to be considered for any of the scholarships, the following criteria must be met:
A submitted application for admission
.
Submit your ISEE/SSAT score
.
All supporting admission documents must be received and on file by
January 31.
To apply for Financial Aid,
click here
to begin the process with Clarity.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School has a February 1 priority deadline. If all application materials, testing and supporting documents are submitted to us and the day visit has been completed by that time, an admission decision will be mailed to you by March 10. Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a rolling admission basis, based on space availability.
The final step is completing your enrollment contract and paying your deposit. Your child's spot will not be secured until this final step is complete.
DOWNLOAD THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE STEPS HERE
Summer Programs
Admission Process
The Wardlaw + Hartridge School values candidates who can thrive in curriculum designed for their age.
Early childhood applicants will grow with our hands-on experiential learning. Candidates applying to our
Lower
,
Middle
, and
Upper School
should have a strong desire to achieve in the classroom and be committed to learning and developing their extracurricular interests and activities.
We enroll students from a wide range of socioeconomic, geographic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. We also proudly accept students from right here in Middlesex County, all of New Jersey, and other states and countries. Our Edison campus is easily accessible from areas like Summit, Millburn Township, Cranford, Somerset, Garwood and Bridgewater.
Since I was pushed and encouraged by W+H to pursue goals past the ordinary, I now have the confidence to achieve so much more."
- Akash Dalal '16
Start Your Application
Apply now
Wardlaw+hartridge also accepts the standard application online
W+H EMA SSAT
School Code: 8026
Step 1: Make an Inquiry
Step 2: APPLY!
Step 3: book a Day Visit or Interview
Step 4: Take Entrance Exam
Step 5: Send Transcripts & Recommendations
Step 6: Apply for Financial Aid
Step 7: ACCEPTANCE!
Step 8: Enroll
Complete an inquiry form on our website to make a connection with the Admission Office.
COMPLETE FORM HERE
Click here to begin our secure online application process.
Please note, you will also be asked to take further steps to finish your application including download release forms and obtain teacher evaluations. The Application, Family Statement, Student Questionnaire and Essay (Grades 6-12 only) must be completed and submitted along with the non-refundable $75 application fee; International Student application fee is $200.
Wardlaw+Hartridge School also accepts the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application,
click here
.
W+H SSAT Code: 8026
Once the admission application has been submitted, the Admission Office will reach out to schedule your required day visit. All Middle and Upper School applicants will be paired with a Student Ambassador to shadow during their visit and will have their interview on that day. All Lower School applicants will spend their visit in classrooms and complete their admission screening.
PreK(3) - Grade 1:
Applicants will be assessed on the day of their school visit and/or playdate. This admission screening is administered by the Admission Team.
Grades 2-11:
All applicants must take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) and submit the results to the Admission Office.
Wardlaw+Hartridge will administer this exam onsite on Saturdays during the admission season.
See dates here.
If these test dates are not convenient, please refer to
iseetest.org
to find another date and testing location. All test dates have a sign-in time of 8:15 a.m.
Wardlaw+Hartridge School code: 311230
Students applying to Grades 6-11 may submit SSAT scores in lieu of ISEE scores.
To learn more about the SSAT exam,
click here
.
W+H will accept the SAO aplication in lieu of our own online application.
The
Wardlaw+Hartridge School SSAT School Code is
8026
.
View ISEE Quick Facts
All School Records and Teacher Evaluation Form requests can be submitted from the application portal via
SchoolAdmin
.
1. Confidential School Report and Records Release Form
Enter the names of the applicant’s Principal, Head of School, Counselor or authorized officer to request these forms be completed.
2. Teacher Evaluation Forms
Enter the names of the applicant’s teacher(s) to request these forms be completed. Students applying to PreK(3) – Grade 5 require only one teacher recommendation form; students applying to Grades 6 – 11 are required to submit an English and math teacher letter of recommendation.
If your child has one teacher for both math and English, please have that teacher fill out both recommendation forms.
To learn more about scholarships and affordability,
click here
.
In order to be considered for any of the scholarships, the following criteria must be met:
A submitted application for admission
.
Submit your ISEE/SSAT score
.
All supporting admission documents must be received and on file by
January 31.
To apply for Financial Aid,
click here
to begin the process with Clarity.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School has a February 1 priority deadline. If all application materials, testing and supporting documents are submitted to us and the day visit has been completed by that time, an admission decision will be mailed to you by March 10. Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a rolling admission basis, based on space availability.
The final step is completing your enrollment contract and paying your deposit. Your child's spot will not be secured until this final step is complete.
DOWNLOAD THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE STEPS HERE