Palmer School serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Other special emphasis association(s).
The student:teacher of Palmer School is 99:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Palmer School?
The application deadline for Palmer School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Palmer School is Matheny School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is School Of Saint Elizabeth (1.3 miles away)
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30 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students Extracurrculars: 3
8 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Matheny School
Special Education School
65 Highland Avenue
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
Peapack, NJ 07977
(908) 234-0011
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Delbarton School ![Delbarton School Photo - Delbarton campus in the fall.]( "Delbarton School Photo - Delbarton campus in the fall.")
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
4.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 644 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
188 Mount Airy Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-0362
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-0362
4.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Villa Walsh Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Western Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 349-0377
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 349-0377
4.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students Extracurrculars: 3
8 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 766-0244
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students Extracurrculars: 3
8 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
204 Morristown Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-3323
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-4774
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
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100 Everitts Road
Ringoes, NJ 08551
(908) 284-7660
Ringoes, NJ 08551
(908) 284-7660
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Gr: PK-4 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Robert Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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8 Dayton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
9365.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
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226 Quakertown Road
Quakertown, NJ 08868
(908) 735-7929
Quakertown, NJ 08868
(908) 735-7929
9365.7 miles
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(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7504
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7504
9365.8 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(908) 284-7584
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
9366.1 miles
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