The Brookside School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Sea Girt, NJ
2135 Hwy 35, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Sea Girt since at least 2011
In Sea Girt, New Jersey, The Brookside School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 38 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 38
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% 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
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 The Brookside School
What grades does The Brookside School serve?
The Brookside School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Brookside School?
About 38 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Brookside School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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