Far Brook School
Established in 1948, the school is known for its progressive approach, integration of the arts, and commitment to social justice. Far Brook's 9-acre campus offers abundant outdoor learning opportunities and the community is intentionally small and diverse. Far Brook students love to learn, and blossom into creative, kind, intelligent graduates who excel at the wide variety of high schools they attend.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 263 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / rolling
Top Rankings
Far Brook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1948
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / rolling
Tuition Notes
18,100-43,700
% on Financial Aid
22%
Admissions Director
Emi Ithen
Admissions Associate
Kathy Ike
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Profile last updated: 10/27/2021
School Reviews
5 2/8/2021
We love Far Brook School! As parents of young children in the Lower School, we could not be any happier with or more appreciative of our experience at Far Brook. The play-based, experiential, progressive curriculum is engaging and joyful for our children, and also grounded in solid academic rigor. The faculty and staff are creative, flexible, supportive and open with communication; we feel like a part of a team working with them to truly understand our children for who they are and what they need. Additionally, we feel fortunate to be part of such a close-knit, diverse and inclusive community of families. Most importantly, our children are eager to go to school every morning, and excited to share their day every afternoon.
5 12/21/2020
Absolutely love this school! Students learn by exploring the natural world around them, guided by top-notch teachers who know how to both challenge and nurture children. Students support each other in the lab, on the field and in artistic productions. Lots of individual attention from the faculty. The N/K-8 model is important — very close-knit environment really pays off as the older kids become leaders for the younger ones.. Far Brook achieves academic excellence without being a high-pressured environment. Now we see the lasting benefits of a Far Brook education: self-confidence, a willingness to try new things, and a lifelong desire to learn. Our kids were extremely prepared for high school and beyond!
5 10/7/2020
We love Far Brook! Engaging academics, caring faculty and staff, inclusive community, social/emotional support for students, and thoughtful curriculum/program with milestones and leadership opportunities as the kids mature. Teachers see, understand and know our children as students and as individual people, helping them understand their strengths and weaknesses and how to advocate for themselves.
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