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The Children's Castle
Elementary School
1614 UNION VALLEY RD UNIT B, West Milford, NJ 07480
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
9
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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The Children's Castle
Elementary School in West Milford · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Children's Castle
The Children's Castle is a private elementary school in West Milford, NJ. The Children's Castle serves approximately 9 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 9 students, The Children's Castle 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 9:1 students to teachers, The Children's Castle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Children's Castle 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Children's Castle compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in West Milford, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Children's Castle (this school) | — |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | 4.6 |
| West Milford High School | 5.4 |
| Macopin Middle School | 7.6 |
| Maple Road Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Apshawa Elementary School | 7.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 9 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- 1614 UNION VALLEY RD UNIT B, West Milford, NJ 07480
- Phone
- (973) 728-7119
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NJ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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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
1614 UNION VALLEY RD UNIT B, West Milford, NJ 07480
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Children's Castle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peter Cooper School (rated 9.0/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Ringwood). Another option is GREENWOOD LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Greenwood Lake). Additionally, Eleanor G. Hewitt (rated 8.4/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Ringwood). For more schools in West Milford, see our West Milford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Hill Elementary School West Milford | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School Hewitt | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| West Milford High School West Milford | 4.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Macopin Middle School West Milford | 4.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Maple Road Elementary School West Milford | 5.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Eleanor G. Hewitt Ringwood | 5.5 mi | 8.4 |
| SANFORDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Warwick | 7.3 mi | 7.6 |
| GREENWOOD LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Greenwood Lake | 6.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Robert Erskine School Ringwood | 6.1 mi | 4.8 |
| PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Warwick | 7.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Lakeland Regional High School Wanaque | 7.0 mi | 6.2 |
| WARWICK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Warwick | 8.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Wanaque Elementary School Wanaque | 7.2 mi | 6.9 |
| WARWICK VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Warwick | 8.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Apshawa Elementary School West Milford | 8.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Walter T. Bergen Middle School Bloomingdale | 8.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Peter Cooper School Ringwood | 7.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Martin J. Ryerson School Ringwood | 6.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Haskell Elementary School Haskell | 8.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Paradise Knoll Elementary School Oak Ridge | 7.6 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07480 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,056
Median Home Value
$362,200
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
Population
14,440
College Educated
39.8%
Homeownership
89.9%
Avg Commute
38.1 min
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Median Age
48.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Children's Castle
What grades does The Children's Castle serve?
The Children's Castle serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend The Children's Castle?
The Children's Castle has an enrollment of approximately 9 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Castle?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Castle is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Children's Castle a private school?
Yes, The Children's Castle 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 The Children's Castle a religious school?
No, The Children's Castle is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 9
- Gender Split
- 22% M / 78% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 728-7119
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