Van Riper Ellis Christian School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Fair Lawn, NJ
7-20 Bellair Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Fair Lawn
Van Riper Ellis Christian School is an early childhood program in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 11 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 22% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 11
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 52% 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 Van Riper Ellis Christian School
What grades does Van Riper Ellis Christian School serve?
Van Riper Ellis Christian School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Van Riper Ellis Christian School?
About 11 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Van Riper Ellis Christian School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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