First Children School serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of First Children School is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
First Children School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition paid by local school district
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Life Changing Outcomes for Exceptional Kids
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Children School?
The application deadline for First Children School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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