The Meadow's School

The Meadow's School in Rutherford, NJ, offers nonsectarian early childhood education for grades PK through K in a suburban community.
Founded in 1978, the school has a total enrollment of 109 students, with approximately 50 percent representing students of color.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 109:1.
The Meadow's School provides a co–ed day care program in a large suburb setting, serving families in the Rutherford area.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
The Meadow's School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: We want our children to feel good about themselves.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are The Meadow's School often compared to?
The Meadow's School is often viewed alongside schools like Goldilocks Children Learning Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Meadow's School?
The application deadline for The Meadow's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $16,810 for elementary schools and $20,306 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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