Yellow Duck Preparatory in Englishtown, NJ, serves 274 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program for grades PK鈥揔 within a suburban community.
Founded in 1971, the school offers a day care and early learning program with an average class size of 15 students.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio is 137:1, supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
The school provides a summer school option for enrolled students.
Yellow Duck Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for largest student body.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Yellow Duck Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Providing Academic Excellence Since 1970
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Yellow Duck Preparatory often compared to?
Yellow Duck Preparatory is often viewed alongside schools like Ivy League Preschool by visitors of our site.
What is Yellow Duck Preparatory's ranking?
Yellow Duck Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Yellow Duck Preparatory?
The application deadline for Yellow Duck Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is Ivy League Preschool (0.9 miles away)
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