The Children's Castle

The Children's Castle in West Milford, NJ, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 44 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a large suburban community.
The school employs one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 44:1.
The Children's Castle offers educational services exclusively for pre–kindergarten and kindergarten students.
As a suburban early learning program, the school provides foundational early childhood education in a small enrollment setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
The Children's Castle Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Children's Castle?
The application deadline for The Children's Castle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in New Jersey is $18,269 for elementary schools and $23,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New Jersey is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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