Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the Other special emphasis association(s).
The student:teacher of Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten is 97:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where children set sail on a lifetime of Discovery and Learning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Hilltop Nursery School & Kindergarten is Ocean County Christian Academy (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dover Country Day School (3.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dover Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Donovan Catholic High School ![Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.]( "Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.")
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
4.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mesivta Of Eatontown
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
5.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
950 Massachusetts Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-7110
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-7110
5.4 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 73 students
Yeshivas Lekach Tov Inc.
All-boys (Jewish)
830 Cross St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(323) 394-6302
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(323) 394-6302
5.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
4.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Bnos Orchos Chaim
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
Cheder Tiferes Yisroel
All-boys (Jewish)
212 Cathy Ln
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
5.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 91 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dover Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chatsworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 John Bowker Jr. Blvd
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
9303.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-8439
9305.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Southern Regional High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
9305.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Southern Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9481
9305.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 865 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
9305.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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