The Wilson School
School Notes Overview:
The Wilson School specializes in a strong individualized academic program, with a focus on the fine and performing arts....
School Overview:
The Wilson School |
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| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1909 | ||
| County | Morris County, NJ | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 68 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 36% | 32% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 3 students | |||
| Kind - 8 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 4 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 7 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 8 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | ||
| Average Class Size | 7 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Khaki, blue and white) |
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This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is adjusted by department level...from 18,000-20,000 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | ||
| Head of School | Carolyn Borlo | ||
| Admissions Director | Chris Vakulchik | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Fencing | Freestyle Skiing | ||
| Indoor Soccer | Snowboarding | ||
| Swimming | Volley Ball | ||
School Notes:
- Founded in 1909, The Wilson School is an independent Pre-K through 8th grade school located in Mountain Lakes, NJ. The school has held to its core principles for 100 years, while at the same time managing to be one of the most technologically advanced schools in Morris County. For more information about The Wilson School, visit www.thewilsonschool.com or contact Chris Vakulchik, Director of Admissions at 973-334-0181 or CValkulchik@thewilsonschool.com.
- Profile last updated: 09/22/2009
In the News:
- What's coming up in town? (The Citizen of Morris County)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 11:44:05 am
Registration for a Tai Chi for Kids program sponsored by the Rockaway Municipal Alliance Committee is now open. Classes begin on Friday, Oct. 2, at the municipal building, 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway. - Area students invitedto apply for school aid (Mt. Olive Chronicle)
posted on May 15, 2009 at 09:45:40 am
The Wilson School in Mountain Lakes is offering area students a chance to receive its first annual Henry B. Wilson Scholarships. - Local students invitedto seek scholarships (Roxbury Register)
posted on May 15, 2009 at 09:22:49 am
The Wilson School in Mountain Lakes is offering area students a chance to receive its first Henry B. Wilson Scholarships. - Abortion should be illegal in U.S. (Daily Record)
posted on May 4, 2009 at 08:19:16 am
I am an 11-year-old student at the Wilson School in Mountain Lakes and I believe that abortion should be illegal, because it is a murder of a human being. - What's coming up in your town? (The Citizen of Morris County)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 11:03:15 am
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the two Boonton Township Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary scholarships awarded annually to graduating high school seniors from the township.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07046) | School Zip (07046) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 4,260 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 80% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.2 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $141,757 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 9.1 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 62 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (07046) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 97% / 3% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The Academy For Children - 60 students - view location
- St. Elizabeth Nursery And Montessori School - 320 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Building Blocks & Learning - 30 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- St Mary's Prep - 224 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- St Christopher School - 259 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Mountain Lakes, Morris County, Zip 07046
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