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Weekday School

111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079

www.wkdschool.org

The mission of Weekday School is to inspire a passion for learning through a progressive approach to education that values intellectual pursuit, creativity, diversity and community involvement.

We are a racially diverse private school that offers multi-age classrooms and individualized learning for each child.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 26 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,995
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Weekday School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Year Founded

1928

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

26 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

9 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,995

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Tuition Notes

$20,986 (Full Day Program)

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

At Weekday, we believe children learn by doing: by constructing knowledge; by collaborating, and by engaging as citizens to promote social justice and democracy within the school and the world beyond it. Our teachers and students work together to create a dynamic learning community grounded in cycles of inquiry and action.
We believe that the purpose of education is for students to develop their critical thinking skills and to become thoughtful participating citizens in their communities. We believe that when children feel supported, respected, and that their intellectual and emotional lives are being heard, they rise up and meet potential that exceeds all expectations. When placed in the right environment, with engaging and thought-provoking curriculum, it is amazing what children can accomplish!

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Weekday School cost?

Weekday School's tuition is approximately $19,995 for private students.

What schools are Weekday School often compared to?

Weekday School is often viewed alongside schools like South Orange Country Day School by visitors of our site.

What is Weekday School's ranking?

Weekday School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Weekday School?

The application deadline for Weekday School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Enrollment: 26 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,995
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,552 for elementary schools and $24,024 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).