Matawan Montessori Academy in Matawan, NJ enrolls 62 students in preschool through first grade within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2009, this co–ed Montessori school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and holds a Baptist orientation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 10 teachers serving early childhood and first–grade students.
Approximately 71% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Matawan area.
As a Montessori school, Matawan Montessori Academy offers educational programs from pre–kindergarten to first grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 62 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-1
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Free the child's potential and you will transform him into the world...
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Matawan Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Matawan Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Matawan Montessori Academy is CPC High Point School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Icob Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Friends Child Care School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Friends Child Care School
Daycare / Preschool
269 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-0003
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-0003
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Minding Miracles Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
90 Springhill Rd
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 316-4884
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 316-4884
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Goddard School Of Old Bridge ![Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo]( "Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo")
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Apple Hill Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2500 Us Highway 9
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-2450
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-2450
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Icob Academy
(Islamic)
205 State Route 35
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 568-2031
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 568-2031
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
CPC High Point School
Special Education School
1 High Point Center Way
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 591-1750
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 591-1750
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 160 students
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
New Road School Of Parlin
Special Education School
3071 Bordentown Ave
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 238-7700
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 238-7700
3.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Vianney Regional High School
(Catholic)
540A Line Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 739-0800
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 739-0800
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collier School
Special Education School
160 Conover Rd
Wickatunk, NJ 07765
(732) 946-4771
Wickatunk, NJ 07765
(732) 946-4771
4.8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Icob Academy
(Islamic)
205 State Route 35
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 568-2031
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 568-2031
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Tuition listed
376 Maple Place
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 264-2114
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 264-2114
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
CPC High Point School
Special Education School
1 High Point Center Way
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 591-1750
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 591-1750
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 160 students
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
81 Throckmorton Ln
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-4700
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-4700
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Friends Child Care School
Daycare / Preschool
269 State Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-0003
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 583-0003
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Minding Miracles Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
90 Springhill Rd
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 316-4884
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 316-4884
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Goddard School Of Old Bridge ![Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo]( "Goddard School Of Old Bridge Photo")
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
300 Belchase Court
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 441-3500
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Apple Hill Academy Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2500 Us Highway 9
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-2450
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 679-2450
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Icob Academy
(Islamic)
205 State Route 35
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 568-2031
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 568-2031
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stonebridge Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1252 Yardville-allentown Road
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
9336.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Allentown High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
9337.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 High Street
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 259-7292
9337.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Pond Road Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Pond Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
9337.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 1,022 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Robbinsville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Robbinsville Edinburg Rd
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
9337.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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