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Pre-K has 46 students the largest grade, far above Kindergarten's 17 and every other grade at Japanese Children's Society.

Year Founded

1979

Student Body

Total Students

131 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Japanese Children's Society in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, serves 131 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 6 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1979, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 14 full–time teachers.
The school enrolls a diverse student body with 100% of students representing students of color.
The program offers elementary education with a special program emphasis, accommodating co–educational learners.
Located in a large suburban area, Japanese Children's Society provides an option for families seeking a diverse private elementary school in Bergen County.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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