Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy in Rahway, NJ, enrolls 78 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 with a total of 3 teachers serving its co–ed student body.
Tuition is $5,000 per year, positioning the school among the more affordable private preschool options in the Rahway area.
The student population consists entirely of students of color, reflecting a diverse enrollment in this large suburban early learning program.
Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy ranks in the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for affordability and diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Gary Smith, Author - 2005
- Kathy Jones, Educator - 2008
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy cost?
Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy?
Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy famous alumni include: Gary Smith, Author - 2005 and Kathy Jones, Educator - 2008.
When is the application deadline for Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy is Mother Seton Regional High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John Vianney School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ecyc, Inc. Education With Care For Young Children (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ecyc, Inc. Education With Care For Young Children
Daycare / Preschool
92 East Grand Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 594-3292
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 594-3292
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Alphabet Academy
Daycare / Preschool
186 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(908) 753-1505
Colonia, NJ 07067
(908) 753-1505
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
420 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 388-1662
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 388-1662
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
One Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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One Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Honor Ridge Academy
Special Education School
342 Madison Hill Rd
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 827-5885
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 827-5885
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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350 Raritan Rd
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-2350
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 245-2350
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Carteret Inc.
All-boys (Jewish)
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(732) 969-2497
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-2497
3.5 miles
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Location
Miles
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420 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 388-1662
Colonia, NJ 07067
(732) 388-1662
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
St. John The Apostle School
(Catholic)
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Honor Ridge Academy
Special Education School
342 Madison Hill Rd
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 827-5885
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 827-5885
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Featherbed Lane School Of Clark
Daycare / Preschool
801 Featherbed Ln
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7063
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7063
2.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 47 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ecyc, Inc. Education With Care For Young Children
Daycare / Preschool
92 East Grand Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 594-3292
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 594-3292
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Alphabet Academy
Daycare / Preschool
186 Inman Ave
Colonia, NJ 07067
(908) 753-1505
Colonia, NJ 07067
(908) 753-1505
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-1360
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students
St. John The Apostle School
(Catholic)
1805 Penbrook Ter
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 486-6363
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
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Daycare / Preschool
89 Terminal Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 340-1900
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 340-1900
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
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(609) 716-5300
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(609) 716-5500
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