Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Wonder Years Academy
About the School
- The Wonder Years Academy in Fanwood, NJ, serves 24 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
- The school is located in a large suburban community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with one teacher on staff.
- This co–ed academy enrolls students from diverse backgrounds, with 16.67% of the student body representing students of color.
- The Wonder Years Academy offers day care and early childhood education programs designed for families in the Fanwood area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Wonder Years Academy?
The application deadline for The Wonder Years Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Wonder Years Academy is FlexSchool (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 South Avenue
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 232-5250
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1345 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 412-0312
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
1577 E 2nd St
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-2450
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 53
All-girls (Catholic)
1645 US Highway 22 W
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 757-0108
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1600 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Alternative School
34 Russo Place
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 322-0554
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 82 students
Special Education School
1000 Cellar Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 753-0330
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 249 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
2032 Westfield Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4265
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
324 South Avenue
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 232-5250
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1345 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 412-0312
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
1577 E 2nd St
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-2450
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Po Box 2852 350 Leland Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 756-7562
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Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
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Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Rank:
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372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
9355.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Princeton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
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Rank:
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Top 30%10
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
9355.7 miles
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Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
9355.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Princeton Charter School
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(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
9355.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
School Reviews
5 12/8/2023
Three extraordinary years!!! My daughter attended The Wonder Years Academy from 2-5 years old. Her teachers were very attentive and caring. The curriculum was spot on and the facility is the best. I highly recommend The Wonder Years.
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