Young World Day School

585 Wyckoff Ave, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-0743
At Young World Day School — a not-for-profit school serving children from Bergen, Passaic, and Rockland counties — we believe an outstanding Pre-K through grade 5 private school should be dedicated to the educational advancement and personal growth of every child. That's why we've created an educational environment that ties instruction and expectations to each student's abilities, rather than their chronological age.

School Overview:

Young World Day School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Year Founded 1972
Student Body
Total Students 138 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 13% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 4%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition is dependent on grade and preschool schedule.
Acceptance Rate 95%
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Golf
Science Club Trail Club
music lessons

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Nearby Schools:

Young World Day School
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
St Paul Interparochial School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
KinderCare at Mahwah
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.1 mi. away
Medco CDC
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.8 mi. away
St Elizabeth School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.8 mi. away

View all schools in: Mahwah, Bergen County, Zip 07430

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  • Recommended December 11,2012 - My children received an excellent education, as 6th graders they went on to other private schools, and now are attending excellent universities. I attribute their academic success to the strong foundation formed at Young World Day School.*-Posted by Parent *

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