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Gladstone, NJ · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

1150 Pottersville Rd, 07934 · (847) 095-0022

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Enrollment

139

Student:teacher

4:1

Published tuition

$14,750–$45,850

Application fee

$75

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Preschool / Pre-K2026-27Pre-K 3 Full Days$15,500
Preschool / Pre-K2026-27Pre-K 5 Mornings$17,500
Preschool / Pre-K2026-27Pre-K 5 Full Days$24,350
Elementary2026-27Kindergarten$36,750
Elementary2026-271st Grade$39,250
Elementary2026-272nd - 3rd Grade$41,650
Elementary2026-274th - 5th Grade$43,500
Middle school2026-276th - 8th Grade$48,250
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Head of school

Francisco Ayala

Head of School

Francisco Ayala is the Head of School, and he authored an article offering seven highlights of independent school education.

Curriculum & special classes

The Willow School offers a mindful, integrated curriculum for students in preschool through eighth grade, designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It combines academic excellence with the joy of learning and experiencing the natural world, often using projects as a primary device for integration.

Financial aid

Financial aid is need-based and awarded to eligible families to make The Willow School accessible to qualified applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.

Application fee: $75

Before & after school care

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Admissions

After an initial application deadline, The Willow School operates on a rolling admissions basis. The process involves a conversation with the Director of Enrollment Management, submitting an application with a fee, and a student visit and teacher meet-and-greet.

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Families will be notified of acceptance within four to six weeks after the application is submitted. Families will be notified in the first round of admissions decisions in March and on a rolling basis after that.

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$75

What they ask for: Conversation with Director of Enrollment Management, application submission, $75 application fee, student visit, teacher meet-and-greet.

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