The Goddard School in Forked River, NJ, is a co鈥揺d early childhood program serving preschool (PK) through kindergarten (K) in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 115 students with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 115:1.
The nonsectarian early learning program reflects 20% diversity in its student population.
As a large鈥搒uburb located school, The Goddard School offers day care and early childhood education without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Toni Ann - 2019
- Isabelle - 2020
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Goddard School?
The Goddard School famous alumni include: Toni Ann - 2019 and Isabelle - 2020.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Goddard School is Ocean Academy (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Education Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Forever Young Nursery School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Education Academy
Special Education School
505 Us Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Forever Young Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
1030 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
5.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Donovan Catholic High School ![Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.]( "Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.")
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
7.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
7.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
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