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)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 11:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: Verified school update
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at Lawrenceville
Montessori School
222 Federal City Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(551) 282-3147
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(551) 282-3147
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K
The Pennington School ![The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.]( "The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.")
(Methodist)
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School Of Ewing ![The Goddard School Of Ewing Photo]( "The Goddard School Of Ewing Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
158 Scotch Road
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 883-6800
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 883-6800
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Cambridge School ![Cambridge School Photo]( "Cambridge School Photo")
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Pennington School ![The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.]( "The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.")
(Methodist)
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge School ![Cambridge School Photo]( "Cambridge School Photo")
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2500 Main Street
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 895-2030
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
3.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Princeton Child Development Institute
Special Education School
300 Cold Soil Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6280
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Pennington School ![The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.]( "The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.")
(Methodist)
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge School ![Cambridge School Photo]( "Cambridge School Photo")
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
34 Rossa Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
34 Rossa Ave.
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Guidepost Montessori at Lawrenceville
Montessori School
222 Federal City Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(551) 282-3147
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(551) 282-3147
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School Of Ewing ![The Goddard School Of Ewing Photo]( "The Goddard School Of Ewing Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
158 Scotch Road
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 883-6800
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 883-6800
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Pennington Montessori School
Montessori School
4 Tree Farm Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
2.7 miles
Gr: K | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
34 Rossa Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
34 Rossa Ave.
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8077
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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