Perpetual Help Day Nursery is a Catholic early childhood program located in the Mount Pleasant and Lower Broadway neighborhood of Newark, NJ, serving 131 students in grades PK and K.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 21 teachers supporting the co–ed enrollment.
This Newark city preschool offers a nonsectarian orientation within a large urban community setting.
Perpetual Help Day Nursery is recognized among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity, with over 90% of students representing students of color.
The school's enrollment includes 22 K–12 students within a total early learning population, supporting a small–class environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Perpetual Help Day Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Perpetual Help Day Nursery?
The application deadline for Perpetual Help Day Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Perpetual Help Day Nursery located?
Perpetual Help Day Nursery is located in the Mount Pleasant And Lower Broadway neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in Mount Pleasant And Lower Broadway.
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Perpetual Help Day Nursery must be the best preschool ever! The staff is very tender, nurturing and caring to young children. The disciplinary methods are positive. They build children up not tear them down. It's amazing what they accomplish academically with the kids in very little time. I admire the strict curriculum, nurturing atmosphere, the cleanliness of the school. There is so much more to be said about Perpetual Help. It's simply a happy, healthy, and wholesome place for young children.
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