The Elisabeth Morrow School
Tel:
(201)568-5566
- The Elisabeth Morrow School is a co-educational country day school for students age three through grade eight.
- Since 1930, EMS has graduated independent and critical thinkers through a comprehensive art, academic, athletic, music and social education.
- Located on fourteen acres in Englewood, NJ, EMS has three buildings with four state-of-the-art computer labs, two gymnasiums, three science labs, athletic field, nature trails, working gardens and three playgrounds.
- Tours are provided by appointment and Open Houses are held throughout the year.
- Get a feel for our school: read our blog. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information at 201-568-5566 ext. 7212 or admissions@elisabethmorrow.org.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 436 students
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Top Placements
The Elisabeth Morrow School places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia/Language based mild LD |
| Year Founded | 1930 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 436 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (see website) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | $22000-39,000 tuition range for Age Three through Grade Eight |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kathleen Visconti |
| Admissions Associate | Laura Khutorsky |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 17 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Culinary Arts, Jewlery Making, MathCounts, Nature Photography, Pottery, Technology Club, Writing club, yearbook |
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