The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Goddard School is Fairwinds Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Castle KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Castle KinderCare ![New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front]( "New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front")
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students
1458 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Lion Christian Academy ![Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND]( "Red Lion Christian Academy Photo - ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND")
(Christian)
1390 Red Lion Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-2526
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,002 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tarbiyah School
(Islamic)
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 533-8114
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
180 School Bell Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-9025
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 22 students
1458 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
302 Darling St
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 737-8260
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
903 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 455-8740
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Castle KinderCare ![New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front]( "New Castle KinderCare Photo - Building Front")
Daycare / Preschool
327 Old State Rd.
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-3102
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
801 Seymour Rd
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 328-7404
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1458 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 834-5259
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
Liberty Christian Academy
(Baptist)
219 N Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 325-9400
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tutor Time Child Care
Alternative School
491 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
Newark, DE 19713
(855) 887-8945
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 142 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Main St
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
Cecilton, MD 21913
(410) 275-1000
9278.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Baltimore Street
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
Charlestown, MD 21914
(410) 996-6240
9279.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Racine School Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
Elkton, MD 21921
(410) 996-5030
9280.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Irishtown Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6200
9280.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Thomas Ave
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
North East, MD 21901
(410) 996-6220
9280.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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