Monmouth Academy, a non-sectarian, nonprofit, co-educational independent school, provides a supportive classroom environment for its pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students, where individuality and diversity are celebrated.
Our enriched curriculum, exceptional faculty, and small class sizes help us achieve our mission for our students to reach their fullest potential and realize success.
Recent graduates of Monmouth Academy have matriculated to the most selective colleges in the country, including Columbia University, New York University, Johns Hopkins University, Boston University, Parsons, Pennsylvania State University, Princeton University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, University of Vermont, Virginia Tech, and the University of the Arts.
Monmouth Academy is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia; Language-based Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Appropriate Casual Wear
Appropriate Casual Wear
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call our Admissions Office at 732-364-2812 X 119 for details. Financial aid is available to those families who qualify.
Admissions Director
Karen A. Yurman
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Book Club, Bowling Club, Middle and Upper School Community Service Club, Performing Arts Club, Primary School Community Service Club, Soccer Club, Walking Club
School Notes
- Monmouth Academy, a non-sectarian, nonprofit, co-educational independent school, provides a supportive classroom environment for its pre-kindergarten througheighth grade students, where individuality and diversity are celebrated. Our enriched curriculum, exceptional faculty, and small class sizes help us achieve our mission for our students to reach their fullest potential and realize success. Monmouth Academy's dynamic environment is small enough so that course work can be adapted to each student's needs and large enough so that a wide range of subjects can be offered.
- At Monmouth Academy, students and faculty work together
- Faculty design courses respectful of their students' needs for the challenge of creative and exacting programs.
- Students in grades K -8 study World Languages, selecting from a menu that includes Spanish, Mandarin, and French. Pre-K studentsbegin their study of World Languages with an introduction to Spanish.
- Monmouth Academy is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.
- Before & After School Supervision is available from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Monmouth Academy (formerly known as Lakewood Prep)?
The application deadline for Monmouth Academy (formerly known as Lakewood Prep) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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