Very Good
#145 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 27% of private schools
Mendham Country Day School
Elementary School
204 MORRISTOWN RD, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#145 of 534
In Basking Ridge
#3 of 4
public schools
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Mendham Country Day School
Elementary School in Basking Ridge · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mendham Country Day School
Mendham Country Day School is a private elementary school in Basking Ridge, NJ. Mendham Country Day School serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mendham Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 132 students, Mendham Country Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Mendham Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mendham Country Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mendham Country Day School compares to the 5 public schools in Basking Ridge, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Basking Ridge
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mendham Country Day School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Oak Street School | 9.1 |
| Ridge High School | 6.9 |
| Cedar Hill School | 7.1 |
| William Annin Middle School | 8.1 |
| Mount Prospect Elementary School | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
204 MORRISTOWN RD, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mendham Country Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Harding Township School (rated 9.6/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby New Vernon), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Street School (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mendham Township Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Brookside), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Basking Ridge, see our Basking Ridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERSET HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Basking Ridge | 0.9 mi | — |
| Bernards High School Bernardsville | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School Bernardsville | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Oak Street School Basking Ridge | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Bernardsville Middle School Bernardsville | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| SCHOOL OF SAINT ELIZABETH Bernardsville | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| ST JAMES SCHOOL Basking Ridge | 2.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Ridge High School Basking Ridge | 2.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Cedar Hill School Basking Ridge | 2.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Harding Township School New Vernon | 2.2 mi | 9.6 |
| MONTGOMERY ACADEMY Basking Ridge | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| William Annin Middle School Basking Ridge | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| DELBARTON SCHOOL Morristown | 4.0 mi | 5.9 |
| VILLA WALSH ACADEMY Morristown | 4.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Millington Elementary School Millington | 4.3 mi | 6.2 |
| West Morris Mendham High School Mendham | 4.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Mendham Township Elementary School Brookside | 4.5 mi | 7.4 |
| ALAN E ZIMMER CHABAD PRESCHOOL Basking Ridge | 4.7 mi | — |
| Central Middle School Stirling | 4.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Mendham Township Middle School Brookside | 4.9 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07920 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$184,630
Median Home Value
$769,300
Median Rent
$2,330/mo
Population
28,390
College Educated
73.5%
Homeownership
84%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
46.1
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|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Carteret, NJ | 7.0 |
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| ST PETER SCHOOL Belleville, NJ | 7.0 |
| ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Sayreville, NJ | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mendham Country Day School
What grades does Mendham Country Day School serve?
Mendham Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mendham Country Day School?
Mendham Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendham Country Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendham Country Day School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mendham Country Day School rank in NJ?
Mendham Country Day School ranks #145 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Mendham Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendham Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mendham Country Day School a private school?
Yes, Mendham Country Day 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 Mendham Country Day School a religious school?
No, Mendham Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 34% M / 66% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (908) 766-3323
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