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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Learning Gate?
The application deadline for The Learning Gate is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Learning Gate is Immaculata High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (1.6 miles away)
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Grades
Students
Grades: 9-12 | 487 students 1.3 miles 240 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-0200
1.3
9-12
487
Grades: PK-8 | 401 students 1.6 miles 41 Mountain Ave
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-6516
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-6516
1.6
PK-8
401
Kinder Kastle Childcare/learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 56 students 1.6 miles 157 Union Ave
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 722-3666
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 722-3666
1.6
PK-K
56
Blaustein Early Childhood
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Grades: PK-K | 93 students 1.7 miles 775 Talamini Rd
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 443-9021
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 443-9021
1.7
PK-K
93
Johnson & Johnson Child Devt Center Of Somerset Cnty
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 19 students 2 miles 1000 Us Highway 202
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 947-2180
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 947-2180
2
K
19
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