Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Learning Experience
About the School
- Located in Edison, NJ, The Learning Experience enrolls 79 students in preschool through first grade within a nonsectarian, suburban early learning program.
- The school serves children in grades PK to 1 with a student–teacher ratio of 26:3 teachers.
- Approximately 65% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Edison community.
- The Learning Experience operates in a suburban locale and provides co–educational elementary learning options for families in Edison and nearby areas.
- Compared to other Edison schools offering early childhood education, The Learning Experience has a smaller enrollment and a higher student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Learning Experience often compared to?
The Learning Experience is often viewed alongside schools like St. Helena School, St. Matthew School 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. St. Helena School, The Learning Experience vs. St. Matthew School
The nearest high school to The Learning Experience is Rabbi Jacob Joseph School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peppermint Tree Child Care Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Apple Montessori School Of Edison (0.4 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 22 students
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(732) 287-4888
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(732) 985-6533
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(732) 985-5646
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(732) 549-7600
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Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
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(732) 985-0300
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Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
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(732) 225-7400
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 22 students
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Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
Distance: 1.7 mi
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(732) 985-6633
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(732) 985-4626
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(732) 548-3107
Distance: 0.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
2825 Woodbridge Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 494-4111
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 22 students
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38 Vineyard Rd
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(732) 248-6106
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 58 students
Montessori School
165 Fieldcrest Ave
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(732) 225-7400
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Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
211 Mill Road
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 287-4888
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 Lake Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 632-8633
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