Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Dogwood School
About the School
- The Dogwood School in Chester, NJ, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 93 preschool students in a suburban community.
- Founded in 1967, the school offers full–day preschool programs with summer school options available.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 93:1 with one teacher serving the entire enrollment.
- The Dogwood School is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates independently without religious affiliation.
- Located in a suburban area near schools like Westmont Montessori, The Dogwood School provides accessible preschool education within the Chester community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1967
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Dogwood School often compared to?
The Dogwood School is often viewed alongside schools like Suburban Hills School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Dogwood School?
The application deadline for The Dogwood School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: The Dogwood School vs. Suburban Hills School
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The nearest high school to The Dogwood School is American Christian School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Cottage School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Westmont Montessori School (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
577 State Route 24
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 879-6355
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
577 State Route 24
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 879-6355
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
577 State Route 24
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 879-6355
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS | 142 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
41 Oakdale Rd
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-4140
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
Catholic
8 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
126 S Hillside Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-6616
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
126 S Hillside Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-6616
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 613 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
25 St. Bernards Road
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1611
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-boys (Catholic)
230 Mendham Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 538-3231
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
188 Mount Airy Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 766-0362
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 255 students
345 S Main St
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 328-1352
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
Catholic
8 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
126 S Hillside Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-6616
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Jewish
146 Dover Chester Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 584-5530
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
135 Main St
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-0812
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
577 State Route 24
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 879-6355
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS | 142 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
41 Oakdale Rd
Chester, NJ 07930
(908) 879-4140
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9E Main Street
Mendham, NJ 07945
(908) 719-9610
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
Catholic
8 W Main St
Mendham, NJ 07945
(973) 543-7474
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
126 S Hillside Avenue
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-6616
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(908) 996-6811
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(908) 735-7929
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(908) 284-7540
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
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(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
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Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
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(908) 788-1119
9371.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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