Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
About the School
- Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten in Plainfield, NJ, enrolls 44 students in preschool and kindergarten programs within a nonsectarian early learning program.
- Founded in 1987, the school operates in an urban/large town community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 44:1, with one teacher serving all students.
- It is a member of the European Council for International Schools and serves a 100% student body of color.
- Growing Tree ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten is Al-Minhaal Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kings Daughters Day School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 82 students
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 146 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
624 Somerset Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 222-1114
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
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Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
9354.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Johnson Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
9354.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Community Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
9355.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Princeton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
9355.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
9355.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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