Far Hills Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Far Hills Country Day School believes there are many ways of achieving excellence. Our school is dedicated to developing academically strong individuals with unique talents and strengths through a commitment to academics, arts, athletics, and co-curricular experiences. We believe that we challenge best when we support most. We strive to cultivate a life-long love of learning, lasting values, and responsible decision-making in order to prepare our students to contribute with passion and understanding to their world....
School Overview:
Far Hills Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Somerset County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 445 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 32% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 45 students | ||
| Kind - 48 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 44 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 167 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Far Hills Country Day School believes there are many ways of achieving excellence. Our school is dedicated to developing academically strong individuals with unique talents and strengths through a commitment to academics, arts, athletics, and co-curricular experiences. We believe that we challenge best when we support most. We strive to cultivate a life-long love of learning, lasting values, and responsible decision-making in order to prepare our students to contribute with passion and understanding to their world.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2007
In the News:
- U.S. womenâs ice hockey team visits Somerset Hills for day (The Bernardsville News)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:27:37 am
BERNARDSVILLE – Students at the Far Hills Country Day School were encouraged to shoot for their dreams by a group of women athletes who will soon be shooting for Olympic gold. - School boutique in Far Hills this weekend (The Bernardsville News)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:21:34 am
Far Hills Country Day School (FHCDS) will hold its 35th annual “La Belle Boutique” Nov. 7-9 at the school on Route 202 in Far Hills. The event will include a silent auction and three-day boutique shopping featuring 25 unique vendors. - Bernardsville youths join in Hunger Walk (The Bernardsville News)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:19:26 am
BERNARDSVILLE â On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Bernardsville Middle School Youth Council to the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown took part in the annual Hunger Walk around Morristown. - School boutique in Far Hills this weekend (Echoes-Sentinel)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:50:20 pm
Far Hills Country Day School (FHCDS) will hold its 35th annual “La Belle Boutique” Nov. 7-9 at the school on Route 202 in Far Hills. The event will include a silent auction and three-day boutique shopping featuring 25 unique vendors. - Green festival to be held in Peapack-Gladstone (The Somerset Reporter)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 07:23:50 pm
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE, NJ — The third annual Green Community Festival will be held Saturday, October 24, in Peapack-Gladstone’s Liberty Park, NJ. Building on last year’s hugely successful event, this year’s festival promises to be even better, with an exciting list of exhibitors, all aiming to present green alternatives for everyday living and playing.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07931) | School Zip (07931) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 2,766 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 69% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $132,919 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.3 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 82% / 18% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The Willow School - 103 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Palmer School - 51 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- School Of Saint Elizabeth - 154 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Lord Stirling School - 45 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- The Albrook School - 252 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
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