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Goddard School-hillsborough

Building 5 378 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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Tel: (908) 371-1499

www.goddardschool.com

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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

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1999

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

92 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Goddard School-hillsborough Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

46:1

National avg.: 13:1

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

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.

Source: Verified school update

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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

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The average private school tuition in Somerset County, NJ is $23,531 for elementary schools and $32,288 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Somerset County, NJ is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).