The North Ward Center is one of the largest providers of Abbott preschool in New Jersey.
Since it was established in 1975, the Child Development Center has served more than 4,000 children.
We have more than 40 preschool classes that provide nearly 700 students with fundamental learning skills.
The North Ward Center provides, educational, cultural and meaningful social services to low and moderate-income families who reside in the greater Newark community.
In addition to our five institutions, our programs offer a myriad of opportunities, outreach and development.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
North Ward Child Development C ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
485 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The North Ward Center is one of the largest providers of Abbott preschool in New Jersey.
- Since it was established in 1975, the Child Development Center has served more than 4,000 children.
- We have more than 40 preschool classes that provide nearly 700 students with fundamental learning skills.
- The North Ward Center provides, educational, cultural and meaningful social services to low and moderate-income families who reside in the greater Newark community.
- In addition to our five institutions, our programs offer a myriad of opportunities, outreach and development.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Stephen N. Adubato - Political power broker in New Jersey.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from North Ward Child Development C?
North Ward Child Development C famous alumni include: Stephen N. Adubato - Political power broker in New Jersey..
What is North Ward Child Development C's ranking?
North Ward Child Development C ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for North Ward Child Development C?
The application deadline for North Ward Child Development C is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is North Ward Child Development C located?
North Ward Child Development C is located in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to North Ward Child Development C is New Testament Church School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michael School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Perpetual Help Day Nursery (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
170 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shiloh Rainbow Academy
(Christian)
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
One Step Ahead Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
One 4th Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
The Little Neighborhood Learni
Daycare / Preschool
429 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-7384
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-7384
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
1.4 miles
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students
50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
Newark, NJ 07102
(977) 242-6610
1.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shiloh Rainbow Academy
(Christian)
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Marwah Academy
(Islamic)
228 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 22 students
St. Philips Academy ![St. Philips Academy Photo - Family-Style Lunch]( "St. Philips Academy Photo - Family-Style Lunch")
(Episcopal)
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
170 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 484-3535
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Shiloh Rainbow Academy
(Christian)
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
One Step Ahead Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
One 4th Ave
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 677-7614
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
The Little Neighborhood Learni
Daycare / Preschool
429 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-7384
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-7384
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
9364.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Franklin High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
9364.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Macafee Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
9364.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
A Chester Redshaw School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
9364.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
9364.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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