Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Looking Glass Children's Center
About the School
- Looking Glass Children's Center in Bloomfield, NJ serves 74 students from pre–kindergarten through 2nd grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 37:1 with an average class size of 10 students.
- Students of color represent 77.78% of the enrollment, placing the school among the top 20% in New Jersey for diversity.
- The co–ed program includes regular elementary and secondary education and offers summer school options.
- Located in a large suburb, Looking Glass Children's Center has a total of 2 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Looking Glass Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Looking Glass Children's Center often compared to?
Looking Glass Children's Center is often viewed alongside schools like Brookdale Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Looking Glass Children's Center?
The application deadline for Looking Glass Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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