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Garden Of Children

Located in Newport News, VA, Garden Of Children enrolls 36 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, central city early childhood program.
Founded in 1974, the school serves young learners in North Newport News with a co–ed day care setting.
Garden Of Children has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1, reflecting its current enrollment of 36 students with one teacher.
The student body includes a 67% representation of students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Virginia for diversity.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Garden Of Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1974

Student Body

Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Garden Of Children Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Learn, Grow & Play Everyday!'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Garden Of Children?
The application deadline for Garden Of Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Garden Of Children located?
Garden Of Children is located in the North Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 2 other private schools located in North Newport News.

School Reviews

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wonderful / courtesy for all of the children / knows each of their needs / clean / safe and the staff treat you like a team Deb & amp. Michelle are amazing and I would refer anyone in need of childcare to GOC.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,582 for elementary schools and $18,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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