The New Bairn School has proudly served the early education needs of the Greater Passaic Park area for more than 27 successful years.
We are a private school with daycare hours to suit your specific needs.
We care for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten age.
Our school excels in reading, mathematics, and social sciences. Classes are small at New Bairn School.
This enables our staff to offer individual guidance and thoughtful care to each child.
We are devoted to providing a safe and fun environment for your children to learn, play, and develop everyday skills for life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.
- The New Bairn School has proudly served the early education needs of the Greater Passaic Park area for more than 27 successful years.
- We are a private school with daycare hours to suit your specific needs.
- We care for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten age.
- Our school excels in reading, mathematics, and social sciences.
- Classes are small at New Bairn School.
- This enables our staff to offer individual guidance and thoughtful care to each child.
- We are devoted to providing a safe and fun environment for your children to learn, play, and develop everyday skills for life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The New Bairn School?
The application deadline for The New Bairn School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The New Bairn School is St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Hope School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Kanty Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hope School
(3)
780 Clifton Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Learning Center For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
199 Scoles Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 478-4866
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 478-4866
0.8 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 36 students
St. John Kanty Elementary School
(Catholic)
37 Speer Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
199 Scoles Ave
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
1 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Bais Yaakov Machon Ora
All-girls (Jewish)
565 Broadway
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 241-1350
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 241-1350
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Mesivta Of North Jersey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
Bais Yaakov Of Passaic High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Hope School
(3)
780 Clifton Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Kanty Elementary School
(Catholic)
37 Speer Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
199 Scoles Ave
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
1 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John Kanty Elementary School
(Catholic)
37 Speer Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
199 Scoles Ave
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Clifton Cheder, Inc.
(Jewish)
123 Industrial Street East
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 472-0011
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Angelo L. Tomaso School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Washington Valley Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
9372.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Middlesex High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
9372.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
South Lincoln Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
9372.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
John P. Faber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Dunellen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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