Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Precious Moments Academy
About the School
- Precious Moments Academy is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in suburban Dunellen, NJ, serving 30 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with a total of 6 teachers, supporting small group instructional settings.
- Approximately 80% of the student body represents students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in New Jersey for diversity.
- Enrollment includes 5 students at kindergarten level, with early childhood as the primary program focus.
- Tuition rates for private schools in the Middlesex area average $15,041 for elementary education, providing local cost context for families considering Precious Moments Academy.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Precious Moments Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Precious Moments Academy?
The application deadline for Precious Moments Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Precious Moments Academy is Our Lady Of Fatima School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creative Kids Academy (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
19 Mountain Blvd
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 412-8707
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Seventh Day Adventist
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 317 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
19 Mountain Blvd
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 412-8707
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
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(609) 737-4004
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
9351.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
9351.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
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Top 20%10
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
9351.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
9351.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
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Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
9353.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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