The Elisabeth Morrow School is a co-educational country day school for students age two 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, New Jersey, EMS offers nature trails, working gardens, three playgrounds and outdoor classroom patio spaces.
Campus is just 5 miles north of the George Washington Bridge and bus service is aviaible from NYC.
Libraries and makerspaces designed for exploration and creation with varied materials along with age-appropriate robotic building blocks and robots.
In-person and virtual tours as well as in-person and virtual events are avaiaible throughout the year.
Stay up-to-date with the latest EMS news. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information at 201-568-5566 ext. 7212 or admissions@elisabethmorrow.org.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / May. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Elisabeth Morrow School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1930
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
385 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Students may decide on a daily basis whether to follow the Standard Dress Code or the casual EMS Team Dress Code, alternating as desired.
Students may decide on a daily basis whether to follow the Standard Dress Code or the casual EMS Team Dress Code, alternating as desired.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 8 / May. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
$32,835-48,550 tuition range for Age Two through Grade Eight
Summer Program Cost Notes
The cost of a half-day program is $445 and the full-day program is $675 per week. Parents have the flexibility to choose the schedule that is right for their family but we strongly encourage you to pick two or more consecutive weeks to lessen transitions between groups. Early registration, sibling, multi-week discounts are available.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Caitlin Read
Admissions Associate
Debbie Abitante
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
43 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ChemExpo at the Liberty Science Center, Coding Club, Community Service, Culinary Arts, Game Design, Leadership Symposium, MathCounts, Nature Photography, Pottery, Robotics Club, Student Ambassador Program, Technology Club, Writing club, yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drawing and Painting, EMS Voices Choral Ensemble, Improvisational Acting, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Photography, Printmaking, Rock Band, Sculpture, Stage Band, Superchamber Orchestra, Theater Program, Website Design, Woodshop Sculpture, Write Around the Clock
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Co-ed Ice Hockey, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Softball, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Ice Skating, Pilates, Yoga
ChemExpo at the Liberty Science Center, Coding Club, Community Service, Culinary Arts, Game Design, Leadership Symposium, MathCounts, Nature Photography, Pottery, Robotics Club, Student Ambassador Program, Technology Club, Writing club, yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drawing and Painting, EMS Voices Choral Ensemble, Improvisational Acting, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Photography, Printmaking, Rock Band, Sculpture, Stage Band, Superchamber Orchestra, Theater Program, Website Design, Woodshop Sculpture, Write Around the Clock
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Co-ed Ice Hockey, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Softball, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Ice Skating, Pilates, Yoga
School Notes
- For 90years, EMS has been a leading independent school,serving young students from Bergen, Hudson and Rockland counties and New York City. In our experience, the best way to find an outstanding school for your child is to experience it and we provide so many opportunities to experience EMS! Explore our exemplary curriculum, learn about our distinctive4C`s, visit our nurturing classrooms and see our innovativeSTEAM curriculumandnationally renowned music programin action.
- Let's Start a Conversation. Call us at 201.568.5566 x 7212 Email: admissions@elisabethmorrow.org
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Elisabeth Morrow School often compared to?
The Elisabeth Morrow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight-englewood School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Elisabeth Morrow School?
The acceptance rate of The Elisabeth Morrow School is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
Does The Elisabeth Morrow School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Elisabeth Morrow School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Elisabeth Morrow School offer?
The Elisabeth Morrow School offers 17 interscholastic 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 and Winter Track. The Elisabeth Morrow School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
What is The Elisabeth Morrow School's ranking?
The Elisabeth Morrow School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Elisabeth Morrow School?
The application deadline for The Elisabeth Morrow School is Jan. 8 / May. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 8 / May. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 9/29/2022
We are grateful to be part of such a vibrant, creative, supportive school community. Our son enjoys school and the challenges that they are given has made great friends and can grow up in a beautiful and supportive environment. Teachers challenge and support students as needed and work well with the parents to be able to provide the best experience for each child.
5 7/5/2022
The Elisabeth Morrow School builds a strong foundation for children. As an alum and current parent, I am so happy my children have the opportunity to be a part of this special school and community. The lessons and education I received at EMS have stayed with me through all endeavors in higher education, the workplace, and within my communities. I am so grateful my children have the opportunity to experience this school. There is no other school as special as EMS.
5 4/12/2021
Our child has been at EMS since Kindergarten. In that time we feel she has had an exceptional education from a very supportive and creative team of teachers and administrators. The community is diverse, inclusive and warm, and most importantly to us, she has been happy. Their music program is unlike any other and their support of the Arts has been a great joy in our child's world.
5 2/18/2021
The Elisabeth Morrow School has been amazing for my child and our entire family! Since the 3s program, they have encouraged her to be herself, helped us be better parents, and we've gained an amazing community of friends. I have always said that the teachers there know my child and I do. They work so closely with the children; they don't just show up for work. The academics are rigorous but achievable. Some private schools so demand that kids need tutors just to pass. The arts, music, technology, and other programs are beyond anything I've experienced at any other school. One thing I really like about EMS compared to other schools or even other communities is the importance of character building. This is not a private school full of rich, snotty kids and their nasty parents who let the nannies raise their children. It is a caring, inclusive environment that works to bring out the best in everyone.
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