Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lily Pond Country Day School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & 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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(201) 327-1108
Distance: 1.1 mi
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(201) 405-8228
Distance: 2.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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(201) 337-0183
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