Far Brook School

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Far Brook School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
52 Great Hills Rd,  Short Hills, NJ
4.4
4.8
252 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Annual Tuition
$52,800

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
3
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
55.8%
Black
14.6%
Two or more races
12.4%
Asian
10.2%
Hispanic
7.1%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 18 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/24/2020
Amazing school! We have been parents here for 13 years and counting. Our children are so happy to go to school everyday and have made life long friendships.
5.0 Niche User
3/20/2018
I can not say enough how happy were are at Far Brook. Great program! Far Brook's education program has greatly influenced my child's academic and social progress. I would recommend Far Brook school.
5.0 Niche User
5/13/2015
The teachers I had at Far Brook will forever be in my heart. I could always go to ANY teacher for help and guidance and I felt like I knew them all very well because of the tight knit environment. Because every teacher gets to see you grow up, you become very close and attached to all of the teachers. It is a difficult goodbye in eighth grade.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 20 Reviews
5.0 other
6/1/2026
I joined the Far Brook community as a sixth grader in 2010, and it changed the trajectory of my life for the better. Far Brook is a truly special place. Its unique culture fosters growth not only academically, artistically, and athletically, but also as individuals and members of a community.The sch...
5.0 parent
5/10/2026
We are very grateful for the years our son spent at Far Brook School. Far Brook provided not only a strong academic foundation, but also helped build his confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.What makes Far Brook truly special is the caring and supportive community. The teachers genuinely know...
5.0 other
5/8/2026
I am a parent of two Far Brook alumni - one in college and one in high school. While our children had different academic interests and personalities, Far Brook instilled a love of learning, sense of agency (in their own lives and in the world), and self-awareness/knowledge (of themselves as students...
5.0 parent
5/6/2026
We enrolled our son at Far Brook for kindergarten, and nine years later he is graduating from 8th grade. From our very first visit, Far Brook felt different. Sitting in on "morning meeting," a daily tradition where the entire school gathers together, I watched 200 little voices enthusiastically gree...

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Far Brook School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 52 Great Hills Rd in Short Hills, in the Millburn neighborhood. Annual tuition is $52,800. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Far Brook School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $2,428,490. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sinai Schools Maor, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, Golda Och Academy, and more. Learn more about what Short Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Far Brook School.

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