The Learning Gate (2026-27 Profile)

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The Learning Gate

120 Finderne Ave Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Tel: (908) 722-6789

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 66 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 66 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Learning Gate
Pre-K	54
Kind	12

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Year Founded

1967

School Motto

Our mission is to provide affordable, quality care to children, while fostering each child鈥檚 intellectual, social, and physical development in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

The Learning Gate' philosophy is based on the principle that each child is a unique individual and a very special person. We believe that children are our most precious resource, and that the early years are the most significant in human development. We strive to provide a home away from home environment for all of our children.

The Learning Gate' philosophy is based on the principle that each child is a unique individual and a very special person. We believe that children are our most precious resource, and that the early years are the most significant in human development. We strive to provide a home away from home environment for all of our children.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Somerset County, NJ is $24,581 for elementary schools and $32,288 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Somerset County, NJ is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).