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Japanese Children's Society

8 W Bayview Ave Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Tel: (201) 947-4832

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 131 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 131 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Japanese Children's Society
Pre-K	46
Kind	17
1	21
2	12
3	13
4	9
5	6
6	7

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Year Founded

1979

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Student Body

Total Students

131 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

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

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