The Harley School: Top Independent School in Rochester NY
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Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a private, independent school in Rochester, NY offering a college preparatory program for approximately 450 students in Nursery through Grade 12.
When you set foot on the Harley campus, you immediately sense education is different here.
Our approach yields outstanding outcomes to be sure: the highest SAT scores in the region for the past five years, and college acceptances for our graduates at prestigious colleges and universities, including Harvard, MIT, McGill, and Kings College in London.
However, the most important part of our story isn’t results like these; it’s how our students are given the opportunity, the gift really, to be who they are: authentically and with the support of a caring community all around them.
In Their Own Words
“I love Harley. The Harley community’s devotion to progress, especially evident in our mission of diversity and inclusion, gives us unique potential as a school that can be a place welcoming to all. And, honestly, I am incredibly grateful for this community. Being who I am, as a queer and trans person, it is not an exaggeration to say that this school saved my life.”
—Kai DeJesus ’19; Undergraduate Student, Harvard College; Political Outreach Lead (MA), Brand New Congress
“There’s nothing I love more about Harley than our community. My teachers take time to talk with me or share things they think I’ll find interesting, and my classmates are always willing to help out if there is something I don’t understand. There’s plenty to love about Harley, especially the welcoming and supportive community—that’s why I’ve been here since Grade 1.”
—Luke H. ’25
Future Students
Our diverse learning community champions intellectual challenge and empathy, powered by students who act with care for themselves, each other, and the world.
Academic Programs
Harley fosters a culture of academic excellence where exploration, risk-taking, and intellectual curiosity fuel innovation and lifelong learning. (link to academic overview)
Culture & Community
Our vibrant learning environment fosters academic achievement, personal growth, a strong sense of community, and fun.
Innovative Student Projects
Grade 5: Wolf Tank Project
Wolf Tank is much like “Shark Tank,” a popular TV show that gives entreprenuers the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of business people and investors. Middle School students in Grade 5 were given the opportunity to develop their own inventions—from prototype to pitch.
Grade 2: Twoville Post Office Project
Among a number of inventive, interactive projects, the Twoville Post Office, begun in 1982, is an annual student favorite. The goal? To give the students an enjoyable way to learn how to read, practice authentic writing, try new things, and hold roles of responsibility.
The Solenoid-Based, Midi-Playing Marble Metallophone
Two Upper Schoolers were inspired by The Wintergartan Marble Machine, which sends thousands of steel marbles around an enormously complex circuit to make music. Their version uses circuits, coding, 3D printed parts, and more to play any midi file song file, from Free Bird to Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Grade 3: Harlic Garlic Project
One annual tradition that ties Grade 3 students to the Microfarm is Harlic Garlic. Each year, Grade 3 students sell the garlic that they have grown the previous year (and harvested over the summer), and at the end of the fall, they plant another round of garlic for the next class.
Harley News
Strategy Sets the Destination, Culture Determines the Journey
Dr. Ryan Kimmet explores why culture determines the success of strategy in both business and education. Learn how The Harley School builds a “village” culture. Originally published in the Rochester Business Journal.
Filmmaking Workshop in Rochester NY at The Harley School Is Eye-opening for Attendees
Students at The Harley School and Horizons at Harley in Rochester NY master the art of filmmaking with James Kennedy, the founder of 90 Second Newbery Film Festival. See how local Rochester news coverage on Channels 8, 10, and 13 captured the magic!
Harley in the News: Hospice Program
Discover how a unique educational course in Rochester is preparing teens for the realities of death and dying. This innovative program goes beyond the classroom, teaching students about hospice care, grief, and the emotional journey of end-of-life. By facing these difficult topics, teenagers gain profound life lessons and empathy, helping them navigate loss and understand the true value of life.
Dan Moore Jr. keeps his father’s APEX legacy alive
Excerpted from The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionBy Ernie Suggs, photos by Natrice Miller/ AJC Dan Moore Jr. and Kyler Winston-Kendricks had their routine down to a science. Moore Jr., the president and CEO of the APEX Museum, and Winston-Kendricks, his intern, were...
What parents want from Rochester private schools
The following is excerpted from the Rochester Business Journal What parents want from Rochester private schools By Caurie Putnam//October 1, 2025 Ryan Kimmett The Harley School Dr. Ryan Kimmet, Ed.D., is head of school at The Harley School, a private, independent...
From Paddle Shaping to Peace Songs: Harley Joins the Erie Canal Bicentennial
Nyaweh sgeno (I'm thankful you are well). For those who don't know me, I'm Trish Corcoran, and I teach Indigenous and Environmental Studies at The Harley School. For the past two years, our students have loved trying their hand at paddle shaping right here on campus,...
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Academics at Harley
Student Counseling
Nursery
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
College Counseling
Hospice
Athletics
Athletics at Harley
HAC Athletics Schedule
Alumni
Supporting Harley
My.Harley
Enrollment
Why Choose Harley?
Enrollment Events
Enrollment Process
About
About Harley
Summer Programs
Our Faculty and Staff
Harley in the News
Horizons at Harley
Academics
Academic at Harley
Student Counseling
Nursery
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
College Counseling
Hospice
Athletics
Athletics at Harley
HAC Athletics Schedule
Alumni
Supporting Harley
My.Harley
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Registration is open and spots are filling up fast!
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Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a private, independent school in Rochester, NY offering a college preparatory program for approximately 450 students in Nursery through Grade 12.
When you set foot on the Harley campus, you immediately sense education is different here.
Our approach yields outstanding outcomes to be sure: the highest SAT scores in the region for the past five years, and college acceptances for our graduates at prestigious colleges and universities, including Harvard, MIT, McGill, and Kings College in London.
However, the most important part of our story isn’t results like these; it’s how our students are given the opportunity, the gift really, to be who they are: authentically and with the support of a caring community all around them.
In Their Own Words
“I love Harley. The Harley community’s devotion to progress, especially evident in our mission of diversity and inclusion, gives us unique potential as a school that can be a place welcoming to all. And, honestly, I am incredibly grateful for this community. Being who I am, as a queer and trans person, it is not an exaggeration to say that this school saved my life.”
—Kai DeJesus ’19; Undergraduate Student, Harvard College; Political Outreach Lead (MA), Brand New Congress
“There’s nothing I love more about Harley than our community. My teachers take time to talk with me or share things they think I’ll find interesting, and my classmates are always willing to help out if there is something I don’t understand. There’s plenty to love about Harley, especially the welcoming and supportive community—that’s why I’ve been here since Grade 1.”
—Luke H. ’25
Future Students
Our diverse learning community champions intellectual challenge and empathy, powered by students who act with care for themselves, each other, and the world.
Academic Programs
Harley fosters a culture of academic excellence where exploration, risk-taking, and intellectual curiosity fuel innovation and lifelong learning. (link to academic overview)
Culture & Community
Our vibrant learning environment fosters academic achievement, personal growth, a strong sense of community, and fun.
Innovative Student Projects
Grade 5: Wolf Tank Project
Wolf Tank is much like “Shark Tank,” a popular TV show that gives entreprenuers the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of business people and investors. Middle School students in Grade 5 were given the opportunity to develop their own inventions—from prototype to pitch.
Grade 2: Twoville Post Office Project
Among a number of inventive, interactive projects, the Twoville Post Office, begun in 1982, is an annual student favorite. The goal? To give the students an enjoyable way to learn how to read, practice authentic writing, try new things, and hold roles of responsibility.
The Solenoid-Based, Midi-Playing Marble Metallophone
Two Upper Schoolers were inspired by The Wintergartan Marble Machine, which sends thousands of steel marbles around an enormously complex circuit to make music. Their version uses circuits, coding, 3D printed parts, and more to play any midi file song file, from Free Bird to Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Grade 3: Harlic Garlic Project
One annual tradition that ties Grade 3 students to the Microfarm is Harlic Garlic. Each year, Grade 3 students sell the garlic that they have grown the previous year (and harvested over the summer), and at the end of the fall, they plant another round of garlic for the next class.
Harley News
Strategy Sets the Destination, Culture Determines the Journey
Dr. Ryan Kimmet explores why culture determines the success of strategy in both business and education. Learn how The Harley School builds a “village” culture. Originally published in the Rochester Business Journal.
Filmmaking Workshop in Rochester NY at The Harley School Is Eye-opening for Attendees
Students at The Harley School and Horizons at Harley in Rochester NY master the art of filmmaking with James Kennedy, the founder of 90 Second Newbery Film Festival. See how local Rochester news coverage on Channels 8, 10, and 13 captured the magic!
Harley in the News: Hospice Program
Discover how a unique educational course in Rochester is preparing teens for the realities of death and dying. This innovative program goes beyond the classroom, teaching students about hospice care, grief, and the emotional journey of end-of-life. By facing these difficult topics, teenagers gain profound life lessons and empathy, helping them navigate loss and understand the true value of life.
Dan Moore Jr. keeps his father’s APEX legacy alive
Excerpted from The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionBy Ernie Suggs, photos by Natrice Miller/ AJC Dan Moore Jr. and Kyler Winston-Kendricks had their routine down to a science. Moore Jr., the president and CEO of the APEX Museum, and Winston-Kendricks, his intern, were...
What parents want from Rochester private schools
The following is excerpted from the Rochester Business Journal What parents want from Rochester private schools By Caurie Putnam//October 1, 2025 Ryan Kimmett The Harley School Dr. Ryan Kimmet, Ed.D., is head of school at The Harley School, a private, independent...
From Paddle Shaping to Peace Songs: Harley Joins the Erie Canal Bicentennial
Nyaweh sgeno (I'm thankful you are well). For those who don't know me, I'm Trish Corcoran, and I teach Indigenous and Environmental Studies at The Harley School. For the past two years, our students have loved trying their hand at paddle shaping right here on campus,...
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Our Instagram Feed
Celebrating Earth Day
At The Harley School, envi
We are pleased to celebrate the success of our stu
Leading with heart, on and off the field.
A grou
Jaya and Vaughn, Capstone students, presented over
Nursery parent Mrs. Zacharias recently brought som
On Wednesday, April 17, the Middle School financia
Follow on Instagram