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Mustard Seed School (Closed 2024)

422 Willow Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030

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Mustard Seed School Photo #1 - Mustard Seed School inspires minds, cultivates hearts, and removes barriers. Students learn to become change makers and impact their world.

Mustard Seed School Photo #2 - A low student-teacher ratio means that students receive individualized attention and help

Mustard Seed School Photo #3 - The arts are at the center of Mustard Seed School curriculum.

Mustard Seed School Photo #4 - Students learn through hands-on experiences.

Mustard Seed School Photo #5 - Mustard Seed is a learning community. We build classroom communities where students understand that they live lives of meaning and purpose. We nurture connection, curiosity, and risk-taking. Learning together is full of joy and beauty.

Mustard Seed School Photo #6 - shape creative thinkers, strong communicators, and self-directed individuals who know how to learn and care for their communities.

Mustard Seed School Photo #7 - Mustard seed offers a holistic, well-rounded education that nurtures both their mind and soul. This means academics will be just as important as their social-emotional learning - fostered by their involvement in service, faith, and the arts.

Mustard Seed School is an independent, inclusive Christian school in Hoboken, NJ dedicated to the education of preschool (age 3) through grade 8 students.

We are a Reggio Emilia-inspired community, warmly honoring and encouraging the natural curiosity of our students with a rigorous curriculum that both challenges and inspires.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1979

Student Body

Total Students

130 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

13 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 10 / Feb. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,250

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

The school offers a sliding scale tuition program.

% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$15,000

Admissions Director

Ashley Sweeney

Endowment Size

$4.176 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

High School AdvisementStem Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama ClubMiddle School Chorus

Music Lessons

School Notes

Mustard Seed is a Christian elementary school devoted to growing intelligent, compassionate, service-minded individuals.
Mustard Seed School teaches each child to know and care for their community and God`s world. Together we inspire minds, cultivate hearts, and remove barriers.
Mustard Seed School takes a unique, multi-faceted approach to education that integrates academics with thematic learning, service, faith, and the arts. By doing so, we shape creative thinkers, strong communicators, and self-directed individuals who know how to learn and care for their communities.
All aspects of the Mustard Seed School community are rooted in the Christian faith. Our welcoming approach to faith teaches all of our children that they are loved and valued as a child of God.
Here, we ensure your child will receive a holistic, well-rounded education that nurtures both their mind and soul. This means academics will be just as important as their social-emotional learning - fostered by their involvement in service, faith, and the arts.
Mustard Seed School`s culture is like none other. We focus on growing together in a diverse, joy-filled community, where every child is known and celebrated. In our safe, nurturing space, students are able to wonder in discovery and learning.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mustard Seed School cost?

Mustard Seed School's tuition is approximately $26,250 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Mustard Seed School?

The application deadline for Mustard Seed School is Jan. 10 / Feb. 15.

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