Precious Moments Academy (2026 Profile)

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Precious Moments Academy

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Precious Moments Academy is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in suburban Dunellen, NJ, serving 30 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten.

The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Precious Moments Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, NJ is $15,041 for elementary schools and $18,374 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).