HARDING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL

Harding Township School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harding Township School District school district, located in NEW VERNON, NJ with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Harding Township School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harding Township School, located in the rural and affluent community of New Vernon, New Jersey, serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As the sole school in the Harding Township School District, it functions as a close-knit, single-building campus that emphasizes a personalized approach to education. Because the district does not operate its own high school, graduates typically move on to Madison High School or participate in the Morris County Vocational School District, reflecting a transition strategy common in small, high-achieving New Jersey districts.

The school is widely recognized for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top-performing K-8 schools in the state. Its curriculum is characterized by small class sizes, which allow for individualized instruction and a supportive learning environment. Beyond core academics, Harding Township School places a significant focus on developing the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to foster leadership, creativity, and civic responsibility within its small-town community setting.

For more information, contact Harding Township School at (973) 267-6398 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.