One Step Ahead Learning Center in East Orange, NJ, serves 108 students in preschool and kindergarten within a Christian early childhood program located in a large suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 54:1 with 2 teachers supporting its student body.
One Step Ahead Learning Center is co–educational and offers programs for grades PK through K.
The school has a 100% student population of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
Located near other private early learning centers, it provides a faith–based option for families in the East Orange and Newark suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
One Step Ahead Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for One Step Ahead Learning Center?
The application deadline for One Step Ahead Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to One Step Ahead Learning Center is Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah (0.6 miles away)
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Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
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(973) 672-4124
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
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(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
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The East Orange Youth Cultural Complex
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26 Washington St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
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Shiloh Rainbow Academy
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110 Davenport Ave
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(973) 482-8888
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
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North Ward Child Development C
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
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Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah ![Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo - Front Entrance]( "Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo - Front Entrance")
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
228 W Market St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 622-1613
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15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-5087
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7 Sanford Ave
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(973) 751-0200
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
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Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah ![Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo - Front Entrance]( "Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo - Front Entrance")
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Shiloh Rainbow Academy
(Christian)
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
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342 Central Ave.
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(973) 624-0644
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
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Quick Facts
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah ![Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo - Front Entrance]( "Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah Photo - Front Entrance")
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Testament Church School
(Pentecostal)
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
The East Orange Youth Cultural Complex
Daycare / Preschool
26 Washington St
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 673-6000
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Shiloh Rainbow Academy
(Christian)
110 Davenport Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 482-8888
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 21 students
North Ward Child Development C
Daycare / Preschool
346 Mt Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-1023
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 485 students
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