The Growing Garden Nursery School in Paramus, NJ, enrolls 91 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 7 full–time teachers serving its total enrollment.
This co–ed nursery school features a student population that includes 22.58% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the suburban community.
Programs focus on early childhood education in a large suburb setting without religious affiliation or membership association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: no two flowers bloom the same way
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for The Growing Garden Nursery School?
The application deadline for The Growing Garden Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Growing Garden Nursery School is Epic School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Peter Academy (0.3 miles away)
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70 Eisenhower Dr Ste 3
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
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70 Eisenhower Dr Ste 3
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(201) 845-4356
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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70 Eisenhower Dr Ste 3
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
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Gr: PK-7 | 228 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
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(201) 261-3468
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(201) 262-8494
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(201) 845-5007
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238 Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 4 students
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238 Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
0.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 4 students
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347 N Farview Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 967-9772
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 967-9772
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(201) 267-9100
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(201) 267-9100
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(201) 225-0046
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(201) 843-3800
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(201) 843-3800
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(201) 261-3468
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3468
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(Jewish)
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(201) 262-8494
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 262-8494
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(201) 845-5007
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-5007
0.8 miles
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Special Education School
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Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 576-0600
0.8 miles
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(201) 262-6067
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(201) 262-6067
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(201) 261-3468
River Edge, NJ 07661
(201) 261-3468
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
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(201) 470-6245
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(201) 845-5007
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(201) 262-6067
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(201) 262-6067
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