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Jewish Community Center

501 N Jerome Ave
Margate City, NJ 08402
Located in Margate City, NJ, Jewish Community Center offers early childhood and kindergarten programs with a total enrollment of 111 students in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1928, the school has a Jewish orientation and provides co–educational early childhood and daycare services.
The student–teacher ratio is 56:1, with 2 teachers serving students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
Jewish Community Center is among the oldest private early childhood programs in New Jersey, reflecting nearly a century of operation in the Margate City area.
The school serves families seeking a Jewish–affiliated early learning program within a suburban community.

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Jewish Community Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: L'Dor V'Dor – from generation to generation
Source: Verified school update

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Jewish Community Center is often viewed alongside schools like Kids' Choice Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Jewish Community Center's ranking?
Jewish Community Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Community Center?
The application deadline for Jewish Community Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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