Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Japanese Children's Society
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Japanese Children's Society ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Japanese Children's Society?
The application deadline for Japanese Children's Society is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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