Briarwood School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Attendance Zone: Briarwood School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Florham Park, NJ, encompassing approximately 7.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briarwood School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Briarwood School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
68%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Briarwood School often compared to?
Briarwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklake School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Briarwood School?
311 students attend Briarwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Briarwood School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Briarwood School offer ?
Briarwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briarwood School part of?
Briarwood School is part of Florham Park School District.
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