Lily Pond's newly designed facility is geared towards a thematic, creative, and culturally enriching educational program.
The children, together with Lily Pond's very talented staff, share an exciting and innovative learning experience.
The LILY POND Country Day School was founded in 1990 by Jann Rudd and Betty O'Connor for the purpose of providing superior pre-school and kindergarten programs for children in the community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Lily Pond's newly designed facility is geared towards a thematic, creative, and culturally enriching educational program. The children, together with Lily Pond's very talented staff, share an exciting and innovative learning experience. The LILY POND Country Day School was founded in 1990 by Jann Rudd and Betty O'Connor for the purpose of providing superior pre-school and kindergarten programs for children in the community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lily Pond Country Day School often compared to?
Lily Pond Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Apple Montessori School Of Oakland, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help-early Childhood by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Lily Pond Country Day School?
The application deadline for Lily Pond Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lily Pond Country Day School is The New Jersey Japanese School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Albans Preschool (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Albans Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1 Church Ln
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5928
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5928
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help-early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
7 Loyola Pl
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-8228
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-8228
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students Tuition listed
900 Darlington Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-8873
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-8873
2.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
192 Ramapo Valley Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 4
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students Tuition listed
The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus ![The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo]( "The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo")
Special Education School
125 Bauer Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
3.1 miles
Gr: 2-12
8 Wright Way
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 651-0200
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
72 Monroe Center St Nw Ste B
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 301-1221
3.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students
Don Bosco Preparatory High School ![Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.]( "Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.")
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
4.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 69 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students Tuition listed
900 Darlington Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-8873
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 818-8873
2.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus ![The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo]( "The CTC Academy, Inc. - Oakland Campus Photo")
Special Education School
125 Bauer Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 612-5677
3.1 miles
Gr: 2-12
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Albans Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1 Church Ln
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5928
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-5928
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help-early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
7 Loyola Pl
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-8228
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-8228
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
192 Ramapo Valley Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 4
Barnert Temple Preschool ![Barnert Temple Preschool Photo - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.]( "Barnert Temple Preschool Photo - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
747 State Route 208 S
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hilltop School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-4251
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-4251
9387.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
West Morris Mendham High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 East Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2501
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-2501
9387.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mendham Township Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 West Main Street
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
9388.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Mendham Township Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16 Washington Valley Road
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
Brookside, NJ 07926
(973) 543-7107
9388.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Center Grove School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 School House Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 361-7835
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 361-7835
9389.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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