The Wardlaw-Hartridge School is a prek-12, coed, college prep, highly culturally diverse, independent, dayschool located in Edison, NJ. We provide a richly woven learning experience that combines rigorous academics, diversity, and an involved community of students, faculty and parents. For over 130 years, our blend of tradition and innovation has been preparing students to lead and succeed in college and in life.Wardlaw-Hartridge graduates young men and women who are confident in their understanding of the traditional arts and sciences, intellectually curious about new ideas, respectful of individuality and cultural diversity, and accustomed to leadership. As they go forward in a rapidly changing world, they are ready to make a difference.
Edison is located in central NJ near exit 10 on the NJ Turnpike and exit 131 on the Garden State Parkway. We are 35 miles from Manhattan and about an hour from Philadelphia with excellent train service to and from both cities. We are also a short drive to both Princeton and New Brunswick, NJ.
We currently have 485 students enrolled in our school with 205 enrolled in Upper School. Our community is one of engaged students, faculty, administrators and parents. We believe strongly in our mission statement which says, "The Wardlaw-Hartridge School prepares students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection. We provide an educational atmosphere characterized by academic challenge, support for individual excellence, diversity and a familial sense of community."