Located in Margate City, NJ, Jewish Community Center offers early childhood and kindergarten programs with a total enrollment of 111 students in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1928, the school has a Jewish orientation and provides co–educational early childhood and daycare services.
The student–teacher ratio is 56:1, with 2 teachers serving students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
Jewish Community Center is among the oldest private early childhood programs in New Jersey, reflecting nearly a century of operation in the Margate City area.
The school serves families seeking a Jewish–affiliated early learning program within a suburban community.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Jewish Community Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: L'Dor V'Dor – from generation to generation
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jewish Community Center often compared to?
Jewish Community Center is often viewed alongside schools like Kids' Choice Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Jewish Community Center's ranking?
Jewish Community Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Community Center?
The application deadline for Jewish Community Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Jewish Community Center vs. Kids' Choice Academy
The nearest high school to Jewish Community Center is Yale School East (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Star Of The Sea Regional (3.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Regional
(Catholic)
15 N California Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0648
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-0648
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Yale School East
Special Education School
1000 Burton Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 677-9960
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 677-9960
3.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 49 students
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Daycare / Preschool
515 Hamilton Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4715
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4715
4 miles
Gr: K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Son Catchers Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
107 Astor Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 82347
(609) 365-8678
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 82347
(609) 365-8678
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church
(Pentecostal)
923 W Washington Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 645-1317
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 645-1317
4.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
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