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Year Founded

1967

Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Learning Gate' philosophy is based on the principle that each child is a unique individual and a very special person. We believe that children are our most precious resource, and that the early years are the most significant in human development. We strive to provide a home away from home environment for all of our children.

School Motto: Our mission is to provide affordable, quality care to children, while fostering each child’s intellectual, social, and physical development in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

The Learning Gate' philosophy is based on the principle that each child is a unique individual and a very special person. We believe that children are our most precious resource, and that the early years are the most significant in human development. We strive to provide a home away from home environment for all of our children.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Somerset County, NJ is $24,581 for elementary schools and $32,288 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Somerset County, NJ is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).