MEMBER OF THE MIDDLE STATES ELEMENTARY COMMISSION! Specializing in academic development in the field of early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Home Away Home Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
280 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
25 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Carmine Visone
Application URL
School Notes
- MEMBER OF THE MIDDLE STATES ELEMENTARY COMMISSION
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Home Away Home Academy?
The acceptance rate of Home Away Home Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
What is Home Away Home Academy's ranking?
Home Away Home Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Home Away Home Academy?
The application deadline for Home Away Home Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 2/14/2015
This school is by far the #1 outstanding school in Monmouth County! My two children have progressed to the upmost of my expectations in all academic levels. I give this school 5 stars!
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