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Mountain Hill School

724 Kings Hwy East
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
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 Stats (2025)

Top Rankings

Mountain Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1949
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Kids first

Student Body

Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Mountain Hill School Student 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

  • 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

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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 average private school tuition in Monmouth County, NJ is $20,977 for elementary schools and $25,242 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Monmouth County, NJ is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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