Bucolic 12 acre farm setting. Private pre school,exceptional dedicated staff. Small class sizes, new playground, barn with many farm animals.
Outstanding Kindergarten. This school has been in operation since 1949..Classes for ages 2 1/2 through Kindergarten. Highly sought after, great programs, culture, teachers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mountain Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1949
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Various according to class placement
Admissions Director
Julie Sebestyen, Lauren Kaiser
Admissions Associate
Terry Hegarty
School Notes
- School Motto: Kids first
- Children must be over 2 1/2 years of age to attend.. This school is sought after by parents in the area, as it has been in business since 1949. It is one of the largest pre schools in the area, with an amazing campus. A family visit is strongly suggested.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Hill School's ranking?
Mountain Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Hill School?
The application deadline for Mountain Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Mountain Hill School is Trinity Hall (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is King Of Kings School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is KinderCare at Middletown (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
40 Rumson Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 708-3113
5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
209 Harmony Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-5600
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 706-5600
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
30 Peters Pl
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 741-3363
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 741-3363
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Tower Hill School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
255 Harding Road
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1393
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1393
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 207 students
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