Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten in Plainfield, NJ, enrolls 44 students in preschool and kindergarten programs within a nonsectarian early learning program.
Founded in 1987, the school operates in an urban/large town community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 44:1, with one teacher serving all students.
It is a member of the European Council for International Schools and serves a 100% student body of color.
Growing Tree ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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