Excellent
#7 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 1% of private schools
First Children School
School
330 S AVE, Fanwood, NJ 07023
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#7 of 534
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First Children School
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About First Children School
First Children School is a private school in Fanwood, NJ. First Children School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. First Children School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 85 students, First Children School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.5:1 students to teachers, First Children School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
First Children School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
330 S AVE, Fanwood, NJ 07023
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering First Children School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Terrill Middle School (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Scotch Plains), with a comparable rating. Another option is Frederic W. Cook Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Plainfield), with a comparable rating. Additionally, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Scotch Plains), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fanwood, see our Fanwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07023 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$176,667
Median Home Value
$610,600
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
Population
7,714
College Educated
71.2%
Homeownership
86.5%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Median Age
42.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about First Children School
What grades does First Children School serve?
First Children School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend First Children School?
First Children School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Children School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Children School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Children School rank in NJ?
First Children School ranks #7 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is First Children School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Children School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Children School a private school?
Yes, First Children School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is First Children School a religious school?
No, First Children School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 71% M / 29% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 219 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 654-2470
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