Best Private school Monmouth County NJ

NJ Private, Co-Educational, Independent School Founded in 1981

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Oak Hill Academy

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Oak Hill Academy is a NJ private school that is co-educational, independent, nonsectarian, and nonprofit for grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Oak Hill Academy received accreditation by the Middle States Association of Elementary Schools in 1986, 1996, 2008, 2017 and 2025. The Academy is also a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.

Joseph A. Pacelli, Oak Hill Head of School

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We have faith in our students’ future

We encourage and empower our students to bring their ideas to life. Hands-on opportunities are what we’re all about.

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    Empower

    Empowering students with life skills leads to many positive outcomes including utilizing a growth mindset, dealing and benefiting from failure, having perseverance, and displaying self-awareness.

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    Engage

    Top level education within a small, caring PreK-8 community with a focus on the 21st century skills while providing a friendly atmosphere in which students are stimulated, challenged, and engaged in their education.

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    Awarding

    National Champion in Scholastic Achievement, Numerous Mathematics Titles, Academic Competition Awards, National Recognition for School Literature Publications, Recognition in the Performing, Applied, Musical, Dramatic and Computer Arts . . .

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    Graduation

    Oak Hill Academy prides itself on the preparation of its graduates for not only high school and college, but also the ever-changing landscape and challenges of their lives ahead.

Our students are talented, passionate, hard-working and full of good ideas.
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Academic Calendar

Our programs are designed to meet the individual needs and unique learning style of each student. Each child is an active participant in a learning process which stresses real-world connections and interdisciplinary experiences.  Athletic Calendar here

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Thursday, December 11
  • Mitten Tree Collection Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12  

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  • Ice Cream Thursday at Lunch Thursday, December 11  7:55 am - 2:30 pm
    ICE CREAM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH  

    Oak Hill Academy Cafeteria will be offering the following ice cream options:

    Chips Galore Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich - $3.00  Sower Wower Ice Pop - $2.00  Vanilla & Chocolate Dixie Cup - $2.00  Please bring in exact change.

    *** Product is made in a facility that manufactures products containing one or all the following ingredients:  wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans & milk

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  • Upper School Winter Arts Performance & Thespian Induction Thursday, December 11  8:00 am - 9:45 am

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Friday, December 12
  • Mitten Tree Collection Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12  

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Our Teachers' and Students' Achievements

1981 Year Founded
45 Certified Teachers
1,736 Graduated Students
868 Award Winners

Our Latest News

Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy December 09, 2025
Oak Hill Academy Shines at CBA Model UN Conference

Oak Hill Academy Shines at CBA Model UN Conference On Friday, December 5, Oak Hill Academy had a truly fantastic evening at CBA’s 13th Model UN Conference, “Lucky #13”! Oak Hill Academy took a group of 51 students (sixth, seventh, and eighth grade) to participate in the Christian Brothers Academy’s Model United Nations competition. Model United Nations […]

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Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy November 03, 2025
Boys Soccer earns hardware

Boys Soccer earns hardware Wednesday, October 30, marked the day that the Oak Hill Academy Boys Soccer Team reestablished itself in the Monmouth County Interscholastic Soccer League (MCISSL). The last time the Boys Soccer Team made it to the MCISSL Conference finals was in 2019, but back then they were the #1 seed. This year, […]

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Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy June 20, 2025
Oak Hill Academy Class of 2025
Oak Hill Academy Class of 2025 Receives Acceptances to Attend Top Schools

Oak Hill Academy Class of 2025 Receives Acceptances to Attend Top Schools On June 13, 2025, the Class of 2025 graduated from Oak Hill Academy at the annual graduation ceremony held in the Scire Student Activities Center. It was a year filled with accomplishments and culminated with another stellar season of acceptances into the most […]

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NJ Private School American Scholastic Challenge NJ State Champion 2025
Oak Hill Academy’s 6th New Jersey Champion is Crowned

Oak Hill Academy’s 6th New Jersey Champion is CrownedFor the last 17 years, our 8th graders have participated in the American Scholastic Achievement League’s Scholastic Challenge Test each February. It is a 100-question online test that covers language, literature, geography, history, science, math and general knowledge.  These topics are not from a specific curriculum, but […]

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Oak Hill Academy Class of 2025

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Oak Hill Academy is a NJ private school that is co-educational, independent, nonsectarian, and nonprofit for grades pre-kindergarten through eight.

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OHA’s rigorous scholastic regiment taught me the power of discipline & morality in one’s life. I’ve carried over OHA’s template for achieving goals into everything I’ve accomplished thus far. When I’m asked which institution has had the most foundational impact on my life & career, I always firmly state “OHA.” I’m eternally grateful for all of the faculty & staff and wish every child could attend this life-changing academy.

~ Nicholas Danna (OHA ’03)

Oak Hill was my starting place of being challenged to think critically and engage in a diverse mindset. There’s no one class throughout years of education, including college, that prepared me for my current profession. Instead, it was the challenge to address problems with an interdisciplinary mindset that has influenced me the most. I’ll always be grateful to OHA for helping me start this way of thinking- it has been valuable in every aspect of my life.

~Kristen Berger (OHA ’07)

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have attended OHA. I can’t deny that attending OHA set me up for life.

~Dr. Thomas Dyne (OHA ’01)

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Oak Hill Academy Shines at CBA Model UN Conference
Boys Soccer earns hardware

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, December 11

  • Mitten Tree Collection

    Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12  

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    Thursday, December 11

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  • Ice Cream Thursday at Lunch

    Thursday, December 11  7:55 am - 2:30 pm

    ICE CREAM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH  

    Oak Hill Academy Cafeteria will be offering the following ice cream options:

    Chips Galore Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich - $3.00 

    Sower Wower Ice Pop - $2.00 

    Vanilla & Chocolate Dixie Cup - $2.00 

    Please bring in exact change.

    *** Product is made in a facility that manufactures products containing one or all the following ingredients:  wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans & milk

    See more details

  • Upper School Winter Arts Performance & Thespian Induction

    Thursday, December 11  8:00 am - 9:45 am

    See more details

Friday, December 12

  • Mitten Tree Collection

    Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12  

    See more details

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