Just Children–Bishops Gate is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in suburban Mount Laurel, NJ, serving 15 kindergarten students.
Founded in 1983, the school maintains a low student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with three teaching staff members.
The school's enrollment includes 6.67% students of color, reflecting some diversity within its small student body.
Located near other early childhood programs in Mount Laurel, this co–ed school focuses exclusively on kindergarten education.
Just Children–Bishops Gate provides a suburban learning environment without religious affiliation or membership in educational associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching, Nurturing, Building Confidence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Just Children - Bishops Gate?
The application deadline for Just Children - Bishops Gate is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Just Children - Bishops Gate is Moorestown Friends School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2026d Briggs Road
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 727-4222
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 727-4222
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Creme De Le Creme
Daycare / Preschool
299 Walton Ave
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 316-7233
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 316-7233
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 214 students
Larchmont KinderCare ![Larchmont KinderCare Photo - Enjoying the sunlights vitamin D!]( "Larchmont KinderCare Photo - Enjoying the sunlights vitamin D!")
Daycare / Preschool
450 Larchmont Blvd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 778-8648
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 778-8648
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Moorestown
Daycare / Preschool
130 Bortons Landing Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 234-5557
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 234-5557
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Tuition listed
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 608 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 608 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kingsway Learning Center ![Kingsway Learning Center Photo]( "Kingsway Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School
244 W Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 545-0800
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 545-0800
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Harbor Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
32 New Albany Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 267-4637
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 267-4637
4.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 88 students
Garfield Park Academy
Special Education School
24 Glenolden Ln
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-4111
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(609) 877-4111
4.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Y.a.l.e. School North II Kirby's Mill
Special Education School
151 Hartford Rd
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 257-3253
Medford, NJ 08055
(609) 257-3253
4.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 608 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23 W Prospect Ave
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-7885
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-7885
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Tuition listed
Montessori Seeds of Education ![Montessori Seeds of Education Photo - Back of the school.]( "Montessori Seeds of Education Photo - Back of the school.")
Montessori School
631 Chester Ave.
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 832-2546
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 832-2546
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 59 students Avg. class size: 23 students Tuition listed
Kingsway Learning Center ![Kingsway Learning Center Photo]( "Kingsway Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School
244 W Route 38
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 545-0800
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 545-0800
3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Moorestown Children's School
Special Program Emphasis
760 Garwood Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-9040
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 235-9040
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2026d Briggs Road
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 727-4222
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 727-4222
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Creme De Le Creme
Daycare / Preschool
299 Walton Ave
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 316-7233
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 316-7233
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 214 students
Larchmont KinderCare ![Larchmont KinderCare Photo - Enjoying the sunlights vitamin D!]( "Larchmont KinderCare Photo - Enjoying the sunlights vitamin D!")
Daycare / Preschool
450 Larchmont Blvd.
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 778-8648
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 778-8648
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Chesterbrook Academy Moorestown
Daycare / Preschool
130 Bortons Landing Rd
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 234-5557
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 234-5557
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students Tuition listed
110 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 914-4427
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 608 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 52 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 Mullica Hill Rd
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
Harrisonville, NJ 08039
(856) 769-0855
9300.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Harrison Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 N Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 478-2016
9302.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cedar Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-5120
9302.5 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Clearview Regional High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Breakneck Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2790
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2790
9302.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Clearview Regional Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 Jefferson Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2740
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 223-2740
9302.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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