The Dow Jones Family Center in Monmouth Junction, NJ, serves 86 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.
The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 43:1 for its early childhood education program.
This co–ed early childhood center is a member of the European Council for International Schools, located in the large suburb of Monmouth Junction.
Student diversity includes 28.57% students of color, reflecting aspects of the Monmouth Junction community.
The Dow Jones Family Center provides preschool and kindergarten programs designed for families seeking early learning options in suburban New Jersey.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
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 The Dow Jones Family Center?
The application deadline for The Dow Jones Family Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Dow Jones Family Center is The Wilberforce School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is YingHua International School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Knowledge Beginnings (1.0 miles away)
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Knowledge Beginnings ![Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Interior Building Image]( "Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Interior Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
450 College Rd. East
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 720-0045
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 720-0045
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 78 students Tuition listed
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2 Merwick Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 987-0099
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 987-0099
1.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 76 students Avg. class size: 3 students
KinderCare at South Brunswick ![KinderCare at South Brunswick Photo - KinderCare at South Brunswick Front]( "KinderCare at South Brunswick Photo - KinderCare at South Brunswick Front")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Stouts Lane
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 274-1435
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 274-1435
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
4137 Us Highway 1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Tuition listed
East Mountain School
Special Education School
252 County Road 601
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
(908) 281-1415
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
(908) 281-1415
4.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Avg. class size: 8 students
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
176 Edgerstoune Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 921-7600
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition listed
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25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
4137 Us Highway 1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Tuition listed
St. Paul School Of Princeton ![St. Paul School Of Princeton Photo]( "St. Paul School Of Princeton Photo")
(Catholic)
218 Nassau St
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-7587
Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-7587
3.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Knowledge Beginnings ![Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Interior Building Image]( "Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Interior Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
450 College Rd. East
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 720-0045
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 720-0045
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 78 students Tuition listed
25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, NJ 08528
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 375-8015
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare at South Brunswick ![KinderCare at South Brunswick Photo - KinderCare at South Brunswick Front]( "KinderCare at South Brunswick Photo - KinderCare at South Brunswick Front")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Stouts Lane
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 274-1435
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 274-1435
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
75 Mapleton Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 430-3001
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
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3/
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2215 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
9332.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
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Rank:
6/
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2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
9332.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
9333.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
9333.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Hulmeville Rd
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 750-2800
9333.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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