Best Private school Monmouth County NJ

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

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Oak Hill Academy

Meet Our Head of School

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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  • Cookie Thursday at Lunch Thursday, January 29  7:55 am - 2:30 pm
     FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES….

    Cookies are $2 a bag

    Please sendyour child in with the EXACT AMOUNT PLEASE send in Dollar Bills or Quarters ONLY

    We will be selling M&M, ChocolateChip, Oatmeal Raisin and Sugar Cookies

    **Cookies are made in a facility thatmanufactures products containing one or all of the following ingredients:  Wheat, Eggs, Soybeans, Milk and Tree Nuts/Peanuts

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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 January 12, 2026
REFLECTIONS Literary Magazine wins First Place

REFLECTIONS Literary Magazine wins First Place Oak Hill Academy’s Reflections Literary Magazine has been awarded FIRST PLACE in the prestigious Faire National Review. This award celebrates excellence in literary work throughout the country. Their mission supports schools by showcasing exceptional written work that preserves memories and achievements.  Moderated by Mrs. Maureen Daly, the staff produces […]

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Oak Hill Academy Oak Hill Academy December 13, 2025
Winter Arts Assembly 2025

Winter Arts Assembly 2025 Oak Hill Academy Winter Arts Assembly 2025 under the Direction of Mrs. Bridget DeVivo and Mrs. Dana Donovan was held on Wednesday, December 11, 2025 in the Scire Student Activities Center in front of our entire OHA community including parents. Enjoy the performances of our very talented students:

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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 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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REFLECTIONS Literary Magazine wins First Place
Winter Arts Assembly 2025

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Upcoming Events

Monday, January 26
Tuesday, January 27
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29

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    Thursday, January 29

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  • Cookie Thursday at Lunch

    Thursday, January 29  7:55 am - 2:30 pm

     FRESHLY BAKED COOKIES….

    Cookies are $2 a bag

    Please sendyour child in with the EXACT AMOUNT

    PLEASE send in Dollar Bills or Quarters ONLY

    We will be selling M&M, ChocolateChip, Oatmeal Raisin and Sugar Cookies

    **Cookies are made in a facility thatmanufactures products containing one or all of the following ingredients:  Wheat, Eggs, Soybeans, Milk and Tree Nuts/Peanuts

    See more details

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