Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Palmer School
About the School
- Palmer School serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Other special emphasis association(s).
- The student:teacher of Palmer School is 99:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Palmer School?
Palmer School famous alumni include: .
When is the application deadline for Palmer School?
The application deadline for Palmer School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Palmer School is Matheny School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is School Of Saint Elizabeth (1.3 miles away)
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(973) 543-7474
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Avg. class size: 12 students
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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
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(908) 766-0244
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
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(908) 719-9610
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
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(973) 543-7474
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
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