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 Stats (2025)
- 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
First Day of School
Mon. Jun 30, 2025
School Motto
Let us remember: one book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.
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
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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Grades: K-8 | 50 students 0.3 miles 181 Colfax Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
0.3
K-8
50
New Hope School
(3)
Grades: K-8 | 56 students 0.3 miles 780 Clifton Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
0.3
K-8
56
The Learning Center For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 36 students 0.8 miles 199 Scoles Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 478-4866
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 478-4866
0.8
Inquire with school
36
St. John Kanty Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 157 students 0.8 miles 37 Speer Ave
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 773-8090
0.8
PK-8
157
Grades: PK-8 | 11 students 0.8 miles 199 Scoles Ave
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 478-4866
0.8
PK-8
11
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