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)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Precious Moments Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 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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School
Location
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Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Creative Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1615 Clinton Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 753-4477
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Sundance School
Special Program Emphasis
401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
19 Mountain Blvd
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 412-8707
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 412-8707
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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