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Playhouse Coop School

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Tel: (973) 736-9451

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Playhouse is a preschool which values childhood as an exciting and important time when young children need to explore and experiment freely toward self-discovery.

It is a place where the most important knowledge is self-knowledge, which later informs academic learning.

Following the guiding principles of developmentally appropriate practice for young children, the Playhouse strives to provide each child with the tools needed to form a confident and positive self-concept as a learner.

A cooperative school, Playhouse encourages and values the contributions of parents and families which produce a mosaic of patterns of participation.

The Playhouse staff is experienced in fostering an environment of guidance, support, love and understanding for students and families. Playhouse is a reflection of the ideas, values, and people in the community it serves.

With its sliding scale fee structure, Playhouse encourages an economically diverse student body.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 105 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Playhouse Coop School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1951

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

105 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Sliding Scale according to income

Summer Program Cost Notes

Depending on schedule

Admissions Director

Anat Stettner

Admissions Associate

Lisa Korn

School Notes

Ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old

Source: Verified school update

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Playhouse Coop School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Playhouse Coop School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 105 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).