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Newark Day Center

43 Hill St Newark, NJ 07102

Tel: (973) 643-5713

www.newarkdaycenter.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Newark Day Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Newark Day Center
Pre-K	90
Kind	25
1	10

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Year Founded

1803

Student Body

Total Students

125 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Newark Day Center, founded in 1803 as the Newark Female Charitable Society, is a multifaceted, innovative, pace-setting community agency serving children, youth, adults and seniors.
The mission of the Newark Day Care Center is to continue our long tradition of training the poor to help themselves.
We strive to support the citizens of Newark and Essex County of all ages by providing child care, training opportunities for adults, social services for the elderly and summer camping experiences through the Fresh Air Fund.
We will also serve as a vehicle to promote partnerships with other community-based organizations, and advocate for those who seek our assistance.

The Newark Day Center, founded in 1803 as the Newark Female Charitable Society, is a multifaceted, innovative, pace-setting community agency serving children, youth, adults and seniors.
The mission of the Newark Day Care Center is to continue our long tradition of training the poor to help themselves.
We strive to support the citizens of Newark and Essex County of all ages by providing child care, training opportunities for adults, social services for the elderly and summer camping experiences through the Fresh Air Fund.
We will also serve as a vehicle to promote partnerships with other community-based organizations, and advocate for those who seek our assistance.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Newark Day Center's ranking?

Newark Day Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Newark Day Center?

The application deadline for Newark Day Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Newark Day Center located?

Newark Day Center is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in Central Ward.

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).