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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 586 students
Yearly Tuition: $57,450
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 18
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Morristown Beard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Morristown Beard School
6	34
7	37
8	60
9	119
10	109
11	128
12	99

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1891

Colors

Crimson, White, Black

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Thu. Sep 3, 2026

Last Day of School

Tue. Jun 8, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

586 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

2-D Art and DesignBiology

Calculus ABCalculus BC

ChemistryComputer Science A

English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and Composition

European HistoryFrench Language and Culture

German Language and CultureMacroeconomics

PsychologySpanish Language and Culture

StatisticsUnited States Government and Politics

United States History

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Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 18

Yearly Tuition Cost

$57,450

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Tuition Notes

Fall 2026 Tuition: Middle School - $54,850 Upper School - $57450

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$31,100

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Lindsay Johnson

Admissions Associate

Sarah Ellerton

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

21 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

55 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Architecture ClubCalligraphy Club

Community Service ClubCrimson Design

Crimson SunDebate

Drone ClubDungeons and Dragons

Eco TeamEngineering Club

Fashion DesignFuture Business Leaders of America

Gardening ClubGlow Club

Habitat for HumanityLotus

Math ClubModel UN

Photography ClubPing Pong Club

Quiz BowlStep Club

The Wilderness ClubUNICEF

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Arts and Music Programs:

ActingArchitecture Design Studio

Art HistoryCeramics

ChorusContemporary Percussion Ensemble

DanceDance Ensemble

Digital FabricationDigital Graphic Design

Digital IllustrationDigital Storytelling

DramaElectronic Music Composition

Glass DesignJazz Band

Jewelry DesignMakers Space

Metal DesignMusic Production

Music TheoryMusical Theater

PhotographyPiano Skills

PrintmakingStagecraft

String EnsembleStudio Art

Studio RecordingTap

Technical Theater

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School Notes

Within a culture of support and collaboration, Morristown Beard School students discover and develop their individual pathways to academic success and personal fulfillment while becoming enlightened, morally responsible citizens of the world.
Join us for a tour of our beautiful, purpose-built campus to experience Morristown Beard School's incredible community for yourself. Find a tour date and RSVP here!
Our school motto, "Ad Astra Per Aspera," can be translated as "To the Stars Through Adversity," a phrase that captures the essence of the MBS vision. Morristown Beard School is individual by design. As the most forward-thinking, supportive, and collaborative school in the region, we embrace and meet the challenges of a 21st-century education. At MBS, you will find a challenging, rewarding adventure, where academic innovation thrives within a community of thinkers and learners who are always reaching for the stars-and beyond. Register for an event to discover how this place of possibilities inspires true student learning.

School Motto: Ad Astra Per Aspera
School Mascot: Mobear

Ensuring the growth and well-being of each student has always been the cornerstone of the philosophy at Morristown Beard, an independent, coeducational day school for grades 6 to 12 with an enrollment of approximately 600 students representing 80+ communities in northern New Jersey.
At MBS, each student is empowered to discover an intellectual pathway that excites and inspires them. Signature academic programs in Middle and Upper School offer students a wide range of options for learning as well as the support and structure needed to succeed in their individual academic journeys. Balanced with a commitment to experiential learning and social-emotional development, these programs provide a robust learning experience that engages each student.
MBS also encourages students to become self-reflective and aware of the needs of others through its Community Service Program. Every semester, each student is required to complete community service hours and reflections about the experience.
In 2019, the School opened its Center for Innovation & Design, where students cultivate essential skills in critical reasoning, teamwork, and problem-solving through hands-on experience.
Students leave Morristown Beard School well-prepared for the challenges of college and university studies. Their skills in analytical thinking, academic writing and time management set them apart, while thehabitsof mind they develop position them for long-term success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Morristown Beard School cost?

Morristown Beard School's tuition is approximately $57,450 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Morristown Beard School?

The acceptance rate of Morristown Beard School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. Morristown Beard School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Morristown Beard School offer?

Morristown Beard School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track. Morristown Beard School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.

What is Morristown Beard School's ranking?

Morristown Beard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Morristown Beard School?

The application deadline for Morristown Beard School is Dec. 18.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 7/12/2017

Headmaster Caldwell has made MBS a top premier independent private day schools in NJ. MBS has made big improvements: 2007-new athletic center, 2008-new middle school,2009-new auditorium,2011-new tech center, 2013-new turf field and 2017-new 25,000 sq. ft math/science building. MBS has become one of the most beautiful, updated and technologically advanced private day schools in NJ. MBS has a strong academic curriculum. Great sports. The majority of teachers maintain advanced degrees and are very supportive of the students. MBS has a very collaborative environment. The students are happy and the school always maintain a very positive vibe! School spirit is incredibly strong with CRIMSON Pride! Matriculation continues to expand and MBS students attend some of the most prestigious universities in the nation. It has been a wonderful experience for my children. Best choice we made as parents in providing our children with a solid base for a strong and successful future

- Posted by Parent - ProudParent

5 7/12/2017

The investment and opening of the new state of the art 25,000 square foot Math/Science building is just one (albeit significant) example of how MBS is focusing on core academics and bringing the school and the academic program to a new and more intensified level for all students in preparing them for the rigors of college and for life.

- Posted by Parent - Crimson2019

5 6/12/2017

MBS is one of the most beautiful, academically rigorous and technologically advanced private day schools in the northeast, if not the U.S. It is rich in tradition and history. The majority of teachers maintain advanced degrees. The teachers are wonderful and supportive. The sports program and athletes are nationally recognized. The arts program is outstanding. The students work in a very collaborative environment and there is a very high level of school spirit...CRIMSON PRIDE!! Wonderful school!

- Posted by Parent - Crimson

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