Very Good
#63 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 12% of private schools
Far Hills Country School
Elementary School · Far Hills, NJ
A private elementary school in Far Hills, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
697 ROUTE 202, Far Hills, NJ 07931
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Far Hills Country School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,013
Median home value
$1,084,200
Median rent
$3,469/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07931; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheny SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Bedminster Township Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Montgomery AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 3–12 | 2.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Liberty Corner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 448 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Far Hills Country School is listed in Far Hills, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Far Hills Country School
Far Hills Country School is a private elementary school in Far Hills, NJ, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Far Hills Country School
What grades does Far Hills Country School serve?
Far Hills Country School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Far Hills Country School?
Far Hills Country School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Far Hills Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at Far Hills Country School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Far Hills Country School rank in NJ?
Far Hills Country School ranks #63 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Far Hills Country School's MySchoolScout rating?
Far Hills Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Far Hills Country School a private school?
Yes, Far Hills Country School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Far Hills Country School a religious school?
No, Far Hills Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (908) 766-0622
- Area population (ZIP 07931)
- 3,271
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 47
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07931; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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