Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Goddard School
About the School
- The Goddard School in Forked River, NJ, is a co–ed early childhood program serving preschool (PK) through kindergarten (K) in a suburban community.
- The school enrolls 115 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 115:1.
- The nonsectarian early learning program reflects 20% diversity in its student population.
- As a large–suburb located school, The Goddard School offers day care and early childhood education without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Toni Ann - 2019 -
- Isabelle - 2020 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Goddard School often compared to?
The Goddard School is often viewed alongside schools like Forever Young Nursery School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from The Goddard School?
The Goddard School famous alumni include: Toni Ann - 2019 and Isabelle - 2020.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School?
The application deadline for The Goddard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: The Goddard School vs. Forever Young Nursery School
The nearest high school to The Goddard School is Ocean Academy (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Education Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Forever Young Nursery School (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
505 Us Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
1030 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 520 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
All-boys (Jewish)
140 Lehigh Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
505 Us Highway 9
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
(609) 693-3322
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 520 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
1030 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2900
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
915 Hazelwood Rd.
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-3010
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Alternative School
800 Carranza Road
Vincentown, NJ 08088
(609) 268-1424
Vincentown, NJ 08088
(609) 268-1424
9289.7 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Nugentown Road
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
9290.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 Nugentown Road
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-3106
9291 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Marine Street
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-2858
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
(609) 296-2858
9291.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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