Very Good
#827 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
Briarwood School
Elementary School · Florham Park School District
151 BRIARWOOD ROAD, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#827 of 2,466
In Florham Park
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
Florham Park School District
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Briarwood School
Briarwood School is a public elementary school in Florham Park, NJ, part of Florham Park School District. Briarwood School serves approximately 332 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Briarwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 6.8
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
1.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Briarwood School Compares
See how Briarwood School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
151 BRIARWOOD ROAD, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Briarwood School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brooklake School (rated 6.5/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Central Avenue School (rated 6.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Madison), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Milton Avenue School (rated 6.0/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Chatham), a more accessible option. For more schools in Florham Park, see our Florham Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklake School Florham Park | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| THE MONTESSORI CHILDRENS ACADEMY Florham Park | 0.7 mi | — |
| Ridgedale Middle School Florham Park | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| MAGIC KINGDOM DAY NURSERY Florham Park | 1.4 mi | — |
| NEWARK ACADEMY Livingston | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| JOSEPH KUSHNER HEBREW ACADEMY RAE KUSHNER YESHIVA Livingston | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| SINAI ELEMENTARY AT JOSEPH KUSHNER HEBREW ACADEMY Livingston | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Madison High School Madison | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Hanover Park High School East Hanover | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Milton Avenue School Chatham | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Chatham Middle School Chatham | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Madison Junior School Madison | 2.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Central Avenue School Madison | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Kings Road School Madison | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| THE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF CHATHAM Chatham | 2.5 mi | — |
| SPROUT HOUSE Chatham | 2.7 mi | — |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI Madison | 2.2 mi | — |
| MADISON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Madison | 2.3 mi | — |
| ST VINCENT MARTYR SCHOOL Madison | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| PILLAR HIGH SCHOOL (FORMER HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL) Livingston | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07932 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,009
Median Home Value
$719,400
Median Rent
$3,009/mo
Population
11,498
College Educated
66.2%
Homeownership
69.4%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Median Age
44.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alfred Vail School Morris Plains, NJ | 7.1 |
| Battle Hill Elementary Union, NJ | 7.1 |
| Brookside Elementary School Westwood, NJ | 7.1 |
| Dionne Warwick Institute East Orange, NJ | 7.1 |
| FAR BROOK SCHOOL Short Hills, NJ | 7.1 |
| Forest Avenue School Verona, NJ | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Briarwood School
What grades does Briarwood School serve?
Briarwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briarwood School rank in NJ?
Briarwood School ranks #827 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Briarwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Briarwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Briarwood School a charter school?
No, Briarwood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briarwood School a Title I school?
No, Briarwood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briarwood School?
1.5% of students at Briarwood School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 1.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (973) 822-3880
Resources & Links
District
Florham Park School District- District Enrollment
- 948
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,081
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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