Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Centenary Early Learning Center
About the School
- Centenary Early Learning Center in Metuchen, NJ serves 74 students in preschool through kindergarten within a Christian–affiliated early childhood program.
- Founded in 1921, the school operates in a suburban community and maintains one teacher with a student–teacher ratio of 74:1.
- The co–educational center represents racial diversity with 50 percent students of color enrolled in its early learning programs.
- The school is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and other educational associations.
- Centenary Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in New Jersey for its founding year and longstanding history.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Centenary Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment dominates with 62 students, far above 12 in kindergarten.
Year Founded
1921
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Centenary Early Learning Center often compared to?
Centenary Early Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Callicorp Dba Friends Of The Family Child Care Cen by visitors of our site.
What is Centenary Early Learning Center's ranking?
Centenary Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Centenary Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Centenary Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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