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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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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