Springfield Genius Academy in Springfield, NJ, enrolls 22 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 6 teachers serving its early childhood and first–grade programs.
Springfield Genius Academy's student body is 100% students of color, placing it among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
The school offers a regular elementary and secondary program with a focus on foundational education for younger students.
Located in a large suburb, this Springfield, NJ private school enrolls a small student population providing early learning options for local families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Springfield Genius Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
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 Springfield Genius Academy?
The application deadline for Springfield Genius Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Springfield Genius Academy is Deron School 1 (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Rose of Lima Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Children's Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
37 Church Mall
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Stephen's Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
119 Main St
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 376-3534
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 376-3534
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Deron School 1 ![Deron School 1 Photo - The Deron School of New Jersey, Montclair, NJ]( "Deron School 1 Photo - The Deron School of New Jersey, Montclair, NJ")
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
2.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Kohler Academy ![Kohler Academy Photo]( "Kohler Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
3.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 61 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition listed
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Deron School 1 ![Deron School 1 Photo - The Deron School of New Jersey, Montclair, NJ]( "Deron School 1 Photo - The Deron School of New Jersey, Montclair, NJ")
Special Education School
1140 Commerce Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-0444
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 70 students Avg. class size: 8 students
St. Michael Parish School
(Catholic)
1212 Kelly St
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 688-1063
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 688-1063
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Winston School of Short Hills ![The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.]( "The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.")
Special Program Emphasis
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
37 Church Mall
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Stephen's Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
119 Main St
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 376-3534
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 376-3534
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montgomery Lower Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
373 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
9359.8 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Hillsborough High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9361.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Greenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Roberts Street
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
9361.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Woods Road Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9361.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9361.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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