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Primary and Secondary EducationNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
Chapin School is an independent, co-educational school based in Princeton, New Jersey, serving students from age three through eighth grade. Founded in 1931, it emphasizes cultivating both intellectual growth and character during the elementary and middle school years. As a mid-sized institution, Chapin combines small class sizes with a sense of active learning guided by a dedicated faculty. The school supports students’ academic, emotional, ethical, creative, physical, and social development within a diverse, caring community. Its approach prioritizes critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and curiosity, and it centers on five core virtues: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance. By presenting students with challenges in a supportive setting, Chapin aims to prepare them to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and generosity of spirit.