Far Brook's Viewbook 2024

Far Brook School is an intentionally diverse, joyful, arts-infused community of learners, age 3 through Grade 8, who are grounded in nature, aspiring changemakers, and academically excellent.

When you discover Far Brook School, you will find...

a small, nurturing, child-centered environment that is centered on experience, grounded in nature, focused on social justice, and immersed in the arts.

When you discover Far Brook School, you will learn...

that even the youngest children can grasp a sophisticated math concept explored through a musical passage, a pattern in nature, a shape carved from a block of wood, or the measurement of their own shadow on the ground.

When you discover Far Brook School, you will uncover...

a safe place for children to grow and take risks. a place where students try many new things, discovering passions they may not have found anywhere else because at Far Brook everyone participates in everything.

When you discover Far Brook School, you will witness...

children caring for plants and animals, for each other, and for people next door and throughout the world.

When you discover Far Brook School, you will see...

that by the time students graduate from eighth grade, they have developed, year by year, layer by layer, strong skills, excellent roots, confidence, passion, and compassion enabling them to thrive wherever their own path may lead.

When you discover Far Brook School, you will have found...

a place where your child can be a small part of something big, and a big part of something small, all at the same time. a place where tradition binds us together, and a joyful spirit sets us apart.

As the oldest progressive school in the area, Far Brook sets the standard for a hands-on, integrated approach to learning. Here is why we truly believe that Far Brook exemplifies “school as it should be,” and why you should consider learning more about Far Brook: A progressive approach: At Far Brook, students learn by doing. Read more about our Four Pillars of Progressive Education.

An unhurried childhood: Our “why” is childhood and the belief that childhood happens once. Read more from our Head of School, Amy Ziebarth, here.

Academic excellence meets curiosity and imagination: At Far Brook, education is considered an art. Read about our curriculum in Early Childhood (Nursery 3s, Nursery 4s, & Kindergarten), Lower School (Grades 1, 2, and 3), Middle School (Grades 4, 5, and 6), and Junior High (Grades 7 and 8) Esteemed progressive educators: Far Brook teachers are passionate about cultivating curious learners. Learn more about Far Brook faculty and administration here.

A diverse community: Read more about Far Brook’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

Impressive outcomes: Far Brook graduates thrive in a variety of settings. In the last few years, our graduates have attended: Independent Schools Delbarton School Dwight-Englewood School Gill St. Bernard’s The Hudson School Immaculate Conception HS Kent Place School Little Red/Elisabeth Irwin HS (NYC) Montclair Kimberley Academy Morristown-Beard School Newark Academy The Pingry School St. Benedict’s Prep School St. Peter’s Prep School

Public High Schools Columbia High School Millburn High School Science Park High School Summit High School Union County Magnet HS West Essex High School Westfield High School Boarding Schools Buxton School (MA) Church Farm School (PA) Deerfield Academy (MA) Peddie (NJ) Phillips Academy - Andover (MA) Phillips Academy - Exeter (NH)

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Grades

Enrollment

225 43%

Nursery 3s through Grade 8 One class per grade

of faculty and staff are current or alumni parents

Racial & Ethnic Diversity 44% Caucasian Non-Hispanic 56% Students of color

9.5

acre wooded campus

174 families from

33

communities

2

acres of outdoor classrooms, including a Wetlands Habitat and School Garden

10,342 100% Estimated number of steps per student during a typical school day *depending on leg length

18% of students receive Tuition Assistance with awards ranging from

$5,400 to $49,950

Everyone participates in everything: from art to music to woodshop to sports and more

Mascot:

Fox 96% acceptance rate of Eighth Graders who choose to apply to Independent High Schools

School Hours: Half Day (Option for Nursery 3s & 4s only) 8:10 am - 12:00 pm Full Day 8:10 am - 3:00 pm Early morning drop off available beginning at 7:50 am (included in tuition) After School Program: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Daily enrichment classes in arts, crafts, music, science, and more (additional fees apply) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Extended Day Program (additional fees apply)