Painted Oak Nature School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hopewell, NJ
174 Lambertville - Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in New Jersey
Painted Oak Nature School is an independent private school in Hopewell, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 57 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 9 hours a day, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 57
- Teachers
- 13.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 28 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Painted Oak Nature School
What grades does Painted Oak Nature School serve?
Painted Oak Nature School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Painted Oak Nature School?
About 57 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Painted Oak Nature School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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