Spice Tree School in Belford, NJ, serves early childhood through grade 5 in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting with a total enrollment of 64 students.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 10 to support individualized instruction.
Spice Tree School employs 10 teachers and represents 20% students of color within its co鈥揺ducational program.
The school offers a casual dress code and provides summer school programs as part of its early childhood education services.
Located in Belford, this nonsectarian early childhood and elementary school is positioned among several nearby private schools serving similar grade levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spice Tree School often compared to?
Spice Tree School is often viewed alongside schools like KinderCare at Middletown by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Spice Tree School?
The application deadline for Spice Tree School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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