Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Creative Kids Academy
About the School
- Located in South Plainfield, NJ, Creative Kids Academy serves 77 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 7 teachers supporting educational activities for young children.
- Creative Kids Academy holds memberships in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and a state or regional independent school association.
- Approximately 30 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting demographic diversity within the suburban community.
- The academy offers preschool and kindergarten education with a total K–12 enrollment of 35 students in the South Plainfield area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Kids Academy?
The application deadline for Creative Kids Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Creative Kids Academy is Koinonia Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Savior Academy (1.3 miles away)
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