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Bennett Family Center

123 Bennett Family Ctr Penn Stat
University Park, PA 16802

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Tel: (814) 865-4057

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Bennett Family Center in University Park, PA, enrolls 15 kindergarten students in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a small city community.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 2 teachers serving its kindergarten class.

Founded in 2001, Bennett Family Center offers a co–educational day care and early learning program for kindergarten only.

Approximately 27% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some level of student diversity.

As a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the center operates in a city setting with a focused program for young learners.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Year Founded

2001

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Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 27%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,023 for elementary schools and $19,162 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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