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The Dogwood School

8 Dogwood Dr Chester, NJ 07930

Tel: (908) 879-7477

www.thedogwoodschool.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 93 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

The Dogwood School in Chester, NJ, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 93 preschool students in a suburban community.
Founded in 1967, the school offers full–day preschool programs with summer school options available.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 93:1 with one teacher serving the entire enrollment.
The Dogwood School is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates independently without religious affiliation.
Located in a suburban area near schools like Westmont Montessori, The Dogwood School provides accessible preschool education within the Chester community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 93 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Dogwood School
Pre-K	89
Kind	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

93 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Morris County, NJ is $23,325 for elementary schools and $27,721 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Morris County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).