The Goddard School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Toms River, NJ
36 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Toms River, New Jersey, The Goddard School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 8 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 203 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 8
- Teachers
- 1.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 4 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 203 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% 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
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
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 Goddard School
What grades does The Goddard School serve?
The Goddard School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Goddard School?
About 8 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Goddard School?
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