The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Goddard School is Peddie School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Children's House Of The Windsors (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Gregory The Great Academy (2.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's House Of The Windsors
Montessori School
270 Village Rd E
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
1.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 40 students
St. Gregory The Great Academy
(Catholic)
4680 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students
West Windsor KinderCare ![West Windsor KinderCare Photo - West Windsor KinderCare]( "West Windsor KinderCare Photo - West Windsor KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
One Kinder Court
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 799-8787
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 799-8787
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 73 students
Robbinsville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2285 State Hwy Route 33
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 689-9900
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 689-9900
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Windsor Montessori School ![Windsor Montessori School Photo - Working in the classroom- Constructive Triangle]( "Windsor Montessori School Photo - Working in the classroom- Constructive Triangle")
Montessori School
822 Village Road West
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(732) 921-2611
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(732) 921-2611
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
4.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
SciCore Academy
(3)
156 Maxwell Avenue
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
(Catholic)
175 Leonard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Bridge Academy ![The Bridge Academy Photo - Social Studies Class]( "The Bridge Academy Photo - Social Studies Class")
Special Education School
1958-B Lawrenceville Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 844-0770
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 844-0770
6.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
6.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's House Of The Windsors
Montessori School
270 Village Rd E
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
1.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 40 students
St. Gregory The Great Academy
(Catholic)
4680 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students
3800 E State Street Extension
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
SciCore Academy
(3)
156 Maxwell Avenue
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
5.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Academy ![Faith Christian Academy Photo - Everyone is welcome to attend our 2024 Open House on Monday, March 11th from 5 - 7 pm.]( "Faith Christian Academy Photo - Everyone is welcome to attend our 2024 Open House on Monday, March 11th from 5 - 7 pm.")
(Baptist)
2111 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Gregory The Great Academy
(Catholic)
4680 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 587-1131
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students
West Windsor KinderCare ![West Windsor KinderCare Photo - West Windsor KinderCare]( "West Windsor KinderCare Photo - West Windsor KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
One Kinder Court
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 799-8787
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 799-8787
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 73 students
Robbinsville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2285 State Hwy Route 33
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 689-9900
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 689-9900
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Windsor Montessori School ![Windsor Montessori School Photo - Working in the classroom- Constructive Triangle]( "Windsor Montessori School Photo - Working in the classroom- Constructive Triangle")
Montessori School
822 Village Road West
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(732) 921-2611
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(732) 921-2611
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Lawrence Day School
Daycare / Preschool
510 Lawrence Square Blvd South
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 588-5700
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 588-5700
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2195 Riverton Road
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-7600
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-7600
9324.1 miles
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Wynwood Drive
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-7778
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 829-7778
9324.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
2701 New Albany Road
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 786-2284
Riverton, NJ 08077
(856) 786-2284
9324.5 miles
Gr: K-2 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
William Allen Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 N Stanwick Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-6620
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-6620
9324.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Moorestown High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Bridgeboro Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-6610
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 778-6610
9324.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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