Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Westfield Area Y Kindergarten
About the School
- Westfield Area Y Kindergarten in Westfield, NJ, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 84 students across preschool and kindergarten, with 29 attending kindergarten specifically.
- The student–teacher ratio of 42:1, supported by a teaching staff of two educators.
- Approximately 22% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Located near several other early learning programs in Westfield, this school offers a small enrollment size compared to nearby options.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 84 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
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Westfield Area Y Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Westfield Area Y Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Westfield Area Y Kindergarten is Kohler Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christopher Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Compass School House (0.1 miles away)
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Daycare / Preschool
125 Elmer St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
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Gr: PK-K | 218 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
414 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
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Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
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Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
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170 Elm St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
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Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
(908) 654-2470
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
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(908) 889-1600
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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(908) 322-0554
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
336 First St.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0484
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
1137 Globe Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 518-0021
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Alternative School
1020 Springfield Ave
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 516-4231
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6
Special Education School
10-12 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 543-0220
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 215 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 Elmer St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-2084
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 218 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
414 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-5417
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-0766
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
140 Mountain Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 232-6717
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
170 Elm St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8460
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