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First Children School

330 South Ave
Fanwood, NJ 07023
First Children School serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of First Children School is 4:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
First Children School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition paid by local school district
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for First Children School?
The application deadline for First Children School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Average class size: 9 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Union County, NJ is $14,157 for elementary schools and $18,715 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Union County, NJ is 96% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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