Far Brook School vs. The Pingry Lower School
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School Overview
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Overview
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The Pingry Lower School in Short Hills, NJ, serves 288 co芒聙聯ed students in kindergarten through grade 5 within a suburban community.
The school maintains a student芒聙聯teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 35 teachers for its elementary program.
As a nonsectarian private elementary school, The Pingry Lower School is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1948
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Students Body
Total Students
243 students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
15
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Pre-K Students
31
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Kindergarten Students
23
32
Grade 1 Students
27
32
Grade 2 Students
18
48
Grade 3 Students
23
48
Grade 4 Students
26
64
Grade 5 Students
18
64
Grade 6 Students
26
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Grade 7 Students
18
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Grade 8 Students
18
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 11 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from 22,400 (1/2 day Nursery 3)-55,050 (Eighth Grade)
Tuition covers all books, devices, class trips, etc.
K-5:$44,635
6-8:$50,586
9-12:$52,561
% on Financial Aid
19%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
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Admissions Director
Emi Ithen
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Admissions Associate
Danyel Laurent
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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