Sung Star Academy & Learning Center in Toms River, NJ, enrolls 79 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian suburban setting.
The school was founded in 2006 and offers co–ed programs designed for early learning and elementary education.
There are 2 teachers supporting the student body, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 40:1.
Approximately 24% of the student population identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
Sung Star Academy is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, providing early learning in the Toms River suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Your Kids are our Kids too!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sung Star Academy & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sung Star Academy & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sung Star Academy & Learning Center is Donovan Catholic High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Grade School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Tuition listed
Donovan Catholic High School ![Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.]( "Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.")
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Donovan Catholic High School ![Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.]( "Donovan Catholic High School Photo - Founded in 1962 as St. Joseph High School and known as Monsignor Donovan High School until 2014, Donovan Catholic is Ocean County's only Catholic high school.")
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Mesivta Of Eatontown
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
5.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Tiferes Chaim
All-boys (Jewish)
140 Lehigh Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Ocean Academy
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
2.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Cheder Tiferes Yisroel
All-boys (Jewish)
212 Cathy Ln
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
5.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 91 students
Bnos Orchos Chaim
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
5.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students Tuition listed
Ocean County Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chatsworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 John Bowker Jr. Blvd
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
(609) 726-1230
9300.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
9301.3 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
9301.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Stafford Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
9301.3 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
250 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-5700
9301.6 miles
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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