The Elisabeth Morrow School

About
"We will forever be thankful for EMS, where my kids seem to be picking up values integral to a democratic society—curiosity, empathy, an appreciation for diversity."

Shabri Mitta, Parent
Why EMS?
“EMS’s culture is exemplary of what others schools strive to be — inclusive, multi-cultural, think out of the box, and a nurturing place where children grow into independent thinkers. On top of all of that, given it’s nestled in a forestry corner of Bergen County, it allows one to feel as if one is in a quiet utopia that seems to be protected from the fast-paced world we now live in."

Betsy Tyras, RN
School Nurse
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“Secondary schools tell us that EMS students have a unique desire to contribute to their new schools that really sets them apart from other freshmen.”

Michele Bower, Director of Curriculum and Secondary School Placement

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"Your child will be seen as an individual, not as an output project..."

Cherise Fisher, Parent
Families
"What struck me immediately when our family came to EMS was how wonderful the parent body was. They are the hidden treasure of EMS: warm, generous, and always ready to volunteer and lend their hands to a cause."

Roland Davis, Parent
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At-A-Glance

The Elisabeth Morrow School is a co-educational, country day school.

Founded

1930 (named in honor of its founder, Elisabeth Morrow)

Setting

Suburban, 14-acre wooded campus. Nearest major city: New York City (9 miles away)

Enrollment

425 students from threes through eighth grade.

Teaching Faculty

72 (68% hold advanced degrees)

Student/Faculty Ratio

7:1

Dress Code

Yes

Secondary School Counseling Available

Yes

ELL Available

Yes

Seasonal Athletics

Yes

Accreditation and Memberships

NJAIS (New Jersey Association of Independent Schools)

NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools)

ISAAGNY (Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York)

CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education)

ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)

Parents League of New York

Educational Records Bureau

AISAP (Association of Independent School Admission Professionals)

Admissions

For more information regarding Admissions or to schedule your tour of The Elisabeth Morrow School, please contact:

Kathleen Visconti

Director of Enrollment Management

Debra Abitante

Associate Director of Admissions

Laura Khutorsky

Associate Director of Admissions

Nyafa McCloggan

Enrollment Management Coordinator

admissions@elisabethmorrow.org

201.568.5566 x7212