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Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten

12002 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
Gil鈥揵lu Nursery& Kindergarten is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Jamaica, NY, serving preschool (PK) and kindergarten (K) students in a large city community.
The school has an enrollment of 15 co鈥揺d students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 supported by one teacher.
Gil鈥揵lu Nursery& Kindergarten's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New York for diversity.
The school offers early learning programs in a city setting focused on foundational education for young children.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten often compared to?
Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Rochdale Village Nursery & Kindergarten, Allen Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Gil-blu Nursery& Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,509 for elementary schools and $15,751 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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