Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
One Step Ahead Learning Center
About the School
- One Step Ahead Learning Center in East Orange, NJ, serves 108 students in preschool and kindergarten within a Christian early childhood program located in a large suburban community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 54:1 with 2 teachers supporting its student body.
- One Step Ahead Learning Center is co–educational and offers programs for grades PK through K. The school has a 100% student population of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
- Located near other private early learning centers, it provides a faith–based option for families in the East Orange and Newark suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
One Step Ahead Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for One Step Ahead Learning Center?
The application deadline for One Step Ahead Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to One Step Ahead Learning Center is Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Washington St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
Christian
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
All-girls
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 61 students
Islamic
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Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
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(973) 751-0200
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
Christian
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
342 Central Ave.
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Washington St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
Christian
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
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(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
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Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
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