Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Learning Experience
About the School
- The Learning Experience in Pennington, NJ, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving up to kindergarten with an enrollment of 49 students in a suburban community.
- Founded in 2002, the school offers co–ed early childhood and day care programs within the Pennington area.
- The school employs one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 49:1.
- The Learning Experience is located near several other private schools offering early learning and K–12 education options within a 2.5–mile radius.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 11:1
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Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Learning Experience often compared to?
The Learning Experience is often viewed alongside schools like Guidepost Montessori At Lawrenceville by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Learning Experience?
The application deadline for The Learning Experience is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Learning Experience vs. Guidepost Montessori At Lawrenceville
The nearest high school to The Learning Experience is The Pennington School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel School Of Princeton, The (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Guidepost Montessori At Lawrenceville (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
222 Federal City Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 843-0029
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
158 Scotch Road
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 883-6800
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 22
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
1958-B Lawrenceville Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 844-0770
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
300 Cold Soil Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6280
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
34 Rossa Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
34 Rossa Ave.
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Montessori School
222 Federal City Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 843-0029
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
158 Scotch Road
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 883-6800
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K | 27 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
4 Tree Farm Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
34 Rossa Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
34 Rossa Ave.
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
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