Maars Academy–pondview Plaza in Monroe Township, NJ is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 20 students total, including 8 in grades K–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 3 teachers.
The student body is 100% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
Maars Academy–pondview Plaza provides education in a large suburban setting focused on early childhood development from preschool through kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Maars Academy-pondview Plaza ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Maars Academy-pondview Plaza?
The application deadline for Maars Academy-pondview Plaza is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Maars Academy-pondview Plaza is Talmudical Academy Of New Jersey (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Family School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kids Kottage Learning Center (3.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Talmudical Academy Of New Jersey
All-boys (Jewish)
Po Box 7 Rte 524
Adelphia, NJ 07710
(732) 431-1600
Adelphia, NJ 07710
(732) 431-1600
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
Kids Kottage Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
659 Abbington Dr Ste 404
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Mozarts and Einsteins
Daycare / Preschool
175 Gatzmer Ave
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-2400
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-2400
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
350 Rike Dr
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
2674 Us Highway 130 # B1
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Talmudical Academy Of New Jersey
All-boys (Jewish)
Po Box 7 Rte 524
Adelphia, NJ 07710
(732) 431-1600
Adelphia, NJ 07710
(732) 431-1600
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
SciCore Academy
(3)
156 Maxwell Avenue
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4137 Us Highway 1
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-1800
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Tuition listed
Melamed Academy
(Jewish)
261 Dunhams Corner Rd
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 228-8800
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 228-8800
8.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 276 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
350 Rike Dr
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
2674 Us Highway 130 # B1
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
SciCore Academy
(3)
156 Maxwell Avenue
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pied Piper Preschool & Summer Camp
Daycare / Preschool
337 Iron Ore Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
5.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 71 students
HEROES Academy for the Gifted
Alternative School
3059 Englishtown Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kids Kottage Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
659 Abbington Dr Ste 404
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 371-0439
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Mozarts and Einsteins
Daycare / Preschool
175 Gatzmer Ave
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-2400
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-2400
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
350 Rike Dr
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
2674 Us Highway 130 # B1
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
SciCore Academy
(3)
156 Maxwell Avenue
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
4 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1203 Neck Rd
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 386-3520
9328.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Florence Township Memorial High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Cedar Lane
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 499-4620
9328.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Haines Rd
Levittown, PA 19057
(267) 599-2440
Levittown, PA 19057
(267) 599-2440
9328.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 975 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Springfield Township School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2146 Jacksonville Road
Jobstown, NJ 08041
(609) 723-2479
Jobstown, NJ 08041
(609) 723-2479
9328.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Florence Riverfront School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Front Street
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
9329.1 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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