Oak Hill Academy
School Notes Overview:
Oak Hill Academy is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, independent elementary school for girls and boys in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Oak Hill believes that all children have an instinctive need to learn, a natural curiosity, and a desire to do work of significance. Our intention is to combine the strongest possible academic atmosphere with a supportive, caring environment in an effort to develop self-confident, motivated students who have a love of learning. Our programs are designed to meet the individual needs and unique learning style of each student. Each child is an active participant in a learning process which stresses real-world connections and interdisciplinary experiences. Graduates leave Oak Hill Academy with a positive sense of self, a consideration for others, and a commitment to life-long learning....
School Overview:
Oak Hill Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1981 | ||
| County | Monmouth County, NJ | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 405 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
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(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 16% | 32% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 25 students | |||
| Kind - 30 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 43 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 47 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 51 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 39% | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (slacks, skirt, shirt, tie (boys), sweater) |
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(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,400 | ||
| Tuition Notes | monthly payment plan available discount for siblings | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | ||
| Head of School | Joseph A. Pacelli | ||
| Admissions Director | Christina Larkins | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 22 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| art club | chess club | ||
| chorus | computer club | ||
| creative kids club | drama club | ||
| forensics | french club | ||
| improv club | literary magazine | ||
| math olympiads | math team | ||
| mind games | movie maker club | ||
| music club | nature club | ||
| physical education/fitness club | puppetry club | ||
| school band | spanish club | ||
| student council | yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- Oak Hill Academy is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, independent elementary school for girls and boys in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Oak Hill believes that all children have an instinctive need to learn, a natural curiosity, and a desire to do work of significance. Our intention is to combine the strongest possible academic atmosphere with a supportive, caring environment in an effort to develop self-confident, motivated students who have a love of learning. Our programs are designed to meet the individual needs and unique learning style of each student. Each child is an active participant in a learning process which stresses real-world connections and interdisciplinary experiences. Graduates leave Oak Hill Academy with a positive sense of self, a consideration for others, and a commitment to life-long learning.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07738) | School Zip (07738) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,223 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 54% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $94,657 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.7 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 40 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 87% / 13% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- A Child's Place School - 40 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Lincroft Center For Children - 38 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- St. Leo The Great School - 637 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Red Oak School - 50 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- First Discoveries Preschool & Daycare - 25 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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