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
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.: 13:1
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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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
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