Private K-8 schools in New Jersey: Kindergarten in Newark NJ, Catholic elementary school & middle school for boys & girls. Preschool programs & early childhood education in Essex County NJ.
Ironbound Catholic Academy: Situated opposite Independence Park in the heart of Newark NJ, Ironbound Catholic Academy is a private Catholic school for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade from diverse backgrounds.
Academic Programs for K-8th Grade Students: We provide a diversified education challenges the whole child spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Basic courses include: - Art - Computer Literacy / Technology Education - Mathematics - Language Arts (Literature, Writing, Grammar) - Music - Physical Education / Health - Religion - Reading/Vocabulary - Social Studies (Geography, History) - Science - World Language - Spanish
Key School Beliefs: - The core of our mission is Christ. - Children are unique individuals with varied learning styles. - All children have the right to a safe and secure learning environment. - Self-esteem is vital to their successful well-being. - Family is an essential partner in the development of the child. - Positive values are strengthened by our Christian faith. - Variety of school activities reinforce the inherent creative traits of the multi-talented child.
Activities / Programs: - Before and After-Care Programs - Chess Club - Creativity Club - Christian Service Projects - Drama (Theater-in-the-Round) - Enrichment Program through drama and Creative Writing - Portuguese School - Social Activities (Dances, Assembly Programs, Concerts) - Student Council Activities - Yearbooks (School Annual 8th Grade)
Located in Point Pleasant Beach, a borough of Brick Township and just 10 miles from Toms River Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Saint Peter School is the first and oldest Catholic school in Ocean County. Saint Peter School serves students in grades kindergarten through eigth grade offering early child education, kindergarten, elementary and middle school programs. All day kindergarten is provided. We teach a classical Catholic education with English, religion, math, science, social studies, language arts and technology.
Saint Peter School boasts a fully equipped computer lab. Computers are also available in each classroom for student use. Saint Peter School is served by both the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill and a dedicated and experienced lay faculty. Saint Peter School employs New Jersey State certified teachers. Saint Peter School draws students from sending districts in Southern Monmouth and Northern Ocean counties. Busing is available from Point Pleasant Boro and Brick. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Programs from kindergarten through 8th grade
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Classical Catholic education with English, religion, math, science, social studies, language arts and technology
Assumption Academy is a PreK-8 Catholic elementary school located at 35 Jefferson Avenue in Emerson in Bergen County, NJ. We have an average class size of 19 and provide a wide range of modern facilities and activities for our pupils. Before and after school care is available all days that school is in session and all school vacation days (except emergency closing and federal holidays). Summer care is also available.
At Assumption Academy, we are committed to the upholding of Catholic values through the integration of the Gospel message with every facet of school life. We challenge ourselves never to forget the unique individuality of each child. Our educational program, supported by a nurturing environment, includes all the skills and technology needed to succeed spiritually, socially and academically.
The whole school has access to wireless laptops, classroom computers, and a state-of-the-art computer lab complete with distance-learning capabilities to ensure technology integration throughout the grades.
Kent Place School, located in Summit, Union County, New Jersey (20 miles west of New York City), is an all-girls kindergarten through 12 independent college-preparatory day school (with a coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten). The academic program at Kent Place challenges girls, inspires their love of learning and offers them the best education possible. Our curriculum emphasizes reading, writing and analytical skills through a broad course of study in math, sciences, technology and the humanities, enriched by experiences in the fine arts and athletics. Our faculty members are masters in their fields, passionate about sharing their knowledge and committed to working with students one-on-one. At every grade level the classes are small, allowing each girl to contribute and be heard.
- All Girls Kindergarten through grade 12
- Coeducational nursery and pre-kindergarten
- Primary, Middle and Upper Schools
- Sports
- Arts
- Service
- Technology
- Advanced Placement Options
- After School Programs
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Step by Step is a family friendly dance studio offering quality dance education in Monmouth County, NJ. Dance classes are available for kids from the age of 2 1/2, teenagers and adults. We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pointe, musical theater, acro, broadway jazz, and turns & progressions to both the recreational and competitive dancer.
Our students come from Millstone Township, Monroe, Manalapan, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hightstown, Freehold, Howell, Marlboro, Jackson, Allentown, Cream Ridge, Roosevelt, Clarksburg, and Perrineville.
We welcome you to become a part of the SBS family and look forward to dancing with you soon!
Located in Ridgefield, Bergen County NJ, just 15 miles north-west of New York City, Milestone Institute offers K-12 Enrichment Programs for children of all levels, including SAT Test Preparation, Reading, Writing and Math Tutoring, and ESL instruction. Licensed by the New Jersey Labor and Workforce Development (NJLWD), Milestone Institute strives to prepare students of all ages for future success, whether their goals are in higher education, career aspirations, or in test scores.
Our ESL classes, after-school programs, and tutoring services all share in common the Milestone promise of a better future for those who work toward their goals. We appreciate the opportunity to improve our students’ potential for securing academic success and career advancement. We provide the best possible environment that we can for our students to learn and experience the adventure of studying. We believe it is a combination of all these factors that makes Milestone a special place to study. It is the reason that many students have told us that Milestone feels like a second home to them and their time studying with us has been the best time of their lives.
Avenue to Broadway is a dance studio located in Lakehurst, Ocean County, New Jersey that offers many disciplines of dance to kids, teenagers and adults. We teach ballet, tap dancing, hip hop, jazz, Irish step dancing, acrobatics and zumba and more to students of all ages and levels. Our classes are capped to maintain a low student to teacher ratio, allowing for personal and meaningful instruction for each student.
Avenue to Broadway was voted "One of the BEST Dance Studios in Ocean County" by the Asbury Park Press 2009. Our students come from Lakehurst, Manchester, Jackson, Whiting, Toms River, Browns Mills, Cookstown, Brick, Lakewood, Beachwood among other areas.