Far Hills Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Far Hills, NJ
697 Route 202, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Far Hills since at least 2011
In Far Hills, New Jersey, Far Hills Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 196 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 196
- Teachers
- 43 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 106 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Far Hills Country Day School
What grades does Far Hills Country Day School serve?
Far Hills Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Far Hills Country Day School?
About 196 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Far Hills Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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