Briarwood School

151 Briarwood Road
Florham Park, NJ 07932
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Briarwood School serves 332 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Briarwood School's student population of 332 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Briarwood School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
332 students attend Briarwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Briarwood School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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