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Monmouth Montesori Academy

2307 Railroad Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NJ School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Average class size: 17 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Monmouth Montesori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2012
School Motto
'Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.' - William Butler Yeats

Student Body

Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Lisa Viola
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School Notes

  • Welcome to Monmouth Montessori Academy! Our mission at Monmouth Montessori Academy is to empower the imagination, mind and heart of each child.
  • Guided by the work of Maria Montessori, we create an environment where children are inspired to realize their academic, personal and social potential.
  • Empowering the imagination, the child is challenged in classroom environment which inspires self-paced, individualized and guided discovery.
  • The curriculum prepares the child for academic success while stimulating creativity, curiosity and a love of learning Empowering the mind, the child is respected as an individual.
  • Self-esteem, independent learning and self-confidence are fostered by the daily activities of the classroom community.
  • Empowering the heart, the child becomes an essential member of the global community, working for peace and a better environment.
  • Through shared activities, the child develops a respect for others and a desire for peaceful problem-solving.
  • At MMA , each child becomes independent life-long learners who are academically grounded and socially confident about their place in the world.
  • Come see for yourself!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monmouth Montesori Academy's ranking?
Monmouth Montesori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Monmouth Montesori Academy?
The application deadline for Monmouth Montesori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Monmouth County, NJ is $18,921 for elementary schools and $22,835 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Monmouth County, NJ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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