The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to age and schedule
Admissions Director
Krista McAlarnen
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Goddard School-hillsborough?
The application deadline for Goddard School-hillsborough is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Goddard School-hillsborough is East Mountain School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cherry Blossom Montessori School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Apple Montessori Schools Hillsborough (1.0 miles away)
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Apple Montessori Schools Hillsborough
Montessori School
302 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(973) 846-2801
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(973) 846-2801
1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Somerset Valley Ymca-gregory Scott Lowe Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
19 E Mountain Rd
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-0490
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-0490
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Cherry Blossom Montessori School ![Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo]( "Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Of Hillsborough Nj
Daycare / Preschool
716 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 857-4220
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 857-4220
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
KinderCare at Hillsborough ![KinderCare at Hillsborough Photo - Infant Classroom]( "KinderCare at Hillsborough Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
756 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-1565
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-1565
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
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