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.

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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Wednesday, August 26
  • Please Visit Days (9am - 2pm) Wednesday, August 26  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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  • PreK Orientation Wednesday, August 26  10:00 am - 11:15 am

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Thursday, August 27
  • Please Visit Days (9am - 2pm) Thursday, August 27  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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  • Kindergarten Orientation Thursday, August 27  10:00 am - 11:30 am

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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 Students Shine on the 2026 National Latin Exam

At Oak Hill Academy, Latin is far more than an ancient language—it is a cornerstone of an education that develops strong readers, critical thinkers, and confident problem solvers. Research continues to show that studying Latin strengthens vocabulary, reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and communication skills, making it a valuable part of a well-rounded education. Since Oak […]

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America250: Patrice Murray

America250: Patrice Murray As part of America’s Semi quincentennial Celebrations, Oak Hill Academy and Patrice Murray, Director of Personnel and Administration, have been nominated, interviewed and recorded as part of the America250: Our American Story program, which recognizes our country’s 250th anniversary. As a direct result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Miss […]

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Oak Hill Academy’s Jr. Thespian Troupe #89635 attends NJ Jr. Thespian Festival

Oak Hill Academy’s Jr. Thespian Troupe #89635 attends NJ Jr. Thespian Festival Congratulations to the Jr. Thespian Troupe. Under the direction of Mrs. Bridget DeVivo, Oak Hill Academy’s Jr. Troupe #89635 attended the NJ Jr. Thespian Festival on Sat, May 9th at the Grunin Performing Arts Academy High School in Toms River, NJ.  Earning the […]

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Oak Hill Eighth Grader places Second in New Jersey

Over the weekend one of the eighth graders from Oak Hill Academy, Caitlyn Ho, who had previously placed first in Monmouth County’s Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest, was awarded Second Place in the State of New Jersey! Caitlyn was one of nine Oak Hill students to place in Monmouth County’s contest where the […]

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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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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 26
  • Please Visit Days (9am - 2pm)

    Wednesday, August 26  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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  • PreK Orientation

    Wednesday, August 26  10:00 am - 11:15 am

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Thursday, August 27
  • Please Visit Days (9am - 2pm)

    Thursday, August 27  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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  • Kindergarten Orientation

    Thursday, August 27  10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Monday, August 31
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