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Year Founded

1979

School Calendar

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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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for Japanese Children's Society is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).