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The Peck School

Independent school · Grades K–8

Morristown, NJ

247 S St, Morristown, NJ 07960

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Morristown, New Jersey, The Peck School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 354 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 8 hours, 163 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
354
Teachers
61 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 168 girls, 186 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 8 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 91% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    336’11–12333’15–16336’17–18345’21–22354’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K33
    137
    236
    339
    440
    545
    644
    740
    840

    Student body

    White67%
    Asian16%
    Two or more races8%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about The Peck School

    What grades does The Peck School serve?

    The Peck School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend The Peck School?

    About 354 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Peck School?

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