Preparing students to lead lives of great purpose.
Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a private, independent school in Rochester, NY offering a college preparatory program for approximately 500 students in Nursery through Grade 12.
When you set foot on the Harley campus, you can 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 100% college acceptances for our graduates at prestigious colleges and universities, including Harvard, Stanford, and Vanderbilt for the graduating class of 2019.
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.
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In Their Own Words
"Science is about curiosity, asking questions, and finding new ways to explore possibilities and gather information. The best scientists are lifelong learners who think critically about the world around them. Harley's approach to teaching the whole child produces the informed and engaged citizens of tomorrow. I couldn't be happier to partner with Harley in my work and to be a Harley parent for my curious daughter."
"The strong connection with my teachers and coaches is what I appreciate most about my Harley education. Knowing that they are available and always willing to help makes me feel confident in my ability to take on academic challenges. I know that their presence in my experience at Harley will last past my graduation and well into my future."
Watch and Listen to Our Community in Action
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.
Our Division Heads Answer the Question, “What Makes Harley Different?”
The heads of each division share their perspective on the unique approach at Harley.
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.
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.
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Harley News
Alumni News: Dez Morrow ’17
It was serendipity that brought Dez Morrow ’17 to the Harley School in 2010. Dez was a student at...
Alumni News: Henry Smith ’14
Henry Smith ’14 is our new Assistant to the Head of the Upper School. As a student, Henry was a...
Alumni News: Andrew DeNatale ’15
Since graduating from Harley, Andrew DeNatale ‘15 has earned his undergraduate degree from Sarah...
In Memoriam: Former staff Leah Watson
Remembering Leah Watson (1933-2022) Leah Watson P '83, '88, former Harley faculty member and...
In Memoriam: Frank Laimbeer
Frank Laimbeer P '77, '79, '80, '84 (Mathematics, 1960-1981) passed away on July 22, 2022. Former...
In Memoriam: Lou Battaglia
Written by former Head of the Upper School, Kim McDowell (2000-2022): For the past dozen or more...
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