Mountain Hill School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Mountain Hill School

724 Kings Hwy East
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

Tel: (732) 291-0056

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Bucolic 12 acre farm setting. 草榴社区 pre school,exceptional dedicated staff. Small class sizes, new playground, barn with many farm animals.

Outstanding Kindergarten. This school has been in operation since 1949..Classes for ages 2 1/2 through Kindergarten. Highly sought after, great programs, culture, teachers.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 197 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mountain Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1949

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

197 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Various according to class placement

Admissions Director

Julie Sebestyen, Lauren Kaiser

Admissions Associate

Terry Hegarty

School Notes

School Motto: Kids first

Children must be over 2 1/2 years of age to attend.. This school is sought after by parents in the area, as it has been in business since 1949. It is one of the largest pre schools in the area, with an amazing campus. A family visit is strongly suggested.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Mountain Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 197 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Monmouth County, NJ is $19,814 for elementary schools and $25,242 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Monmouth County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).