Freehold Montessori Preschool in Freehold, NJ, serves 90 students in preschool and kindergarten in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1998, this nonsectarian Montessori school offers rolling admissions and a casual dress code.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 90:1, with one teacher and an average class size of 20 students.
Yearly tuition is $11,000, and the school offers summer programs and 100% acceptance rate.
Freehold Montessori Preschool ranks in the top 20% statewide for faculty with advanced degrees and student diversity, with 80% of students representing students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Freehold Montessori Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,000
Tuition Notes
Cost for the entire school year
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Yogeeta Gumber
Application URL
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Freehold Montessori Preschool cost?
Freehold Montessori Preschool's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Freehold Montessori Preschool?
The acceptance rate of Freehold Montessori Preschool is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What sports does Freehold Montessori Preschool offer?
Freehold Montessori Preschool offers 2 interscholastic sports: Soccer and Tennis.
What is Freehold Montessori Preschool's ranking?
Freehold Montessori Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Freehold Montessori Preschool?
The application deadline for Freehold Montessori Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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