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Far Hills Country School

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Far Hills, NJ · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

Po Box 8, 07931 · (908) 766-0622

www.fhcds.org

Enrollment

249

Student:teacher

7:1

Published tuition

$27,000–$50,500

Application fee

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Tuition by division

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Head of school

Georgia S. Zaiser

Head of School

As Head of School, Georgia S. Zaiser nurtures a strong sense of community and creates an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. She prioritizes students’ holistic growth, building character, leadership, and social-emotional skills, and instills values like integrity, empathy, and resilience.

Curriculum & special classes

The school offers a co-educational Preschool–Grade 8 independent school experience. The Lower School (Preschool–Grade 4) focuses on a balanced curriculum to build academic, social, and emotional skills, fostering curiosity and a love of learning. The Upper School (Grades 5–8) provides a challenging curriculum, emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility through diverse extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities.

Capstone Projects
Public Speaking Opportunities
Adventure Trips

Financial aid

Far Hills Country Day School offers a need-based financial aid program, with eligibility beginning in Kindergarten. The process is confidential, secure, and completed online via Clarity, requiring families to reapply annually.

Before & after school care

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Admissions

The admissions process is designed to get to know the child and family, ensuring a good fit. It involves submitting an online application, teacher recommendations, and a school visit with a learning assessment and parent conversation. For regular admission, the application process deadline is February 1, with notification in March; applications completed after this date are considered on a rolling basis.

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February 1 (for regular admission); December 31 (Clarity application for financial aid); February 1 (supporting financial aid documents)

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

Not listed

What they ask for: Online application, teacher recommendation(s), school visit with learning assessment, parent conversation. For grades 5-8, two teacher recommendations (Math and English) and standardized test results (NJASK, IOWA, SSAT, ISEE) are required.

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