The area has always drawn discerning people looking for a sense of small town community with ready access to New York City. There are approximately 3,000 students in the district. The school district is built on the traditional values of home and family, social responsibility and academic excellence, and implements its philosophy with modern educational practice. The community expects excellent schools and Harborfields residents have demonstrated their belief in educational excellence by establishing an outstanding record of passing budgets. The goal of the Harborfields School District is to provide the best educational opportunities for all children.
Curriculum standards are very high and students have responded well to the inherent challenges.
Test scores indicate achievements well above national, state, and regional levels. Each year Harborfields students receive an impressive array of awards, scholarships and other honors including acceptance at most prestigious and competitive colleges and universities in the country. The curriculum is a comprehensive program of instruction based upon a continuum starting with mastery of reading, mathematics, and writing in the primary grades, and extending through college level and advanced placement courses at the high school. The ratio of pupils to teachers is very favorable. Excellent schools require outstanding teachers, and the Harborfields Schools have caring and committed professionals who dedicate their time and effort to provide the best possible education to all children.