Briarwood School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briarwood School's student population of 325 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Briarwood School is 0.43, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
74%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
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?
325 students attend Briarwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Briarwood School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Briarwood School offer ?
Briarwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Briarwood School part of?
Briarwood School is part of Florham Park School District.
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