The Academy for Children
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Mountain Lakes, NJ
215 Blvd, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of preschools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Mountain Lakes since at least 2011
The Academy for Children is an early childhood program in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 2 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of preschool programs in New Jersey. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 2
- Teachers
- 3.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 0.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 0 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of preschool programs in New Jersey (1 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of preschool programs in New Jersey.
- Compared with 153 preschool programs in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 The Academy for Children
What grades does The Academy for Children serve?
The Academy for Children serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Academy for Children?
About 2 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Academy for Children?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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