Smart start academy serves 30 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten. The student:teacher of Smart start academy is 2:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2010
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,000
Admissions Director
Josleyn oleas
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Smart start academy cost?
Smart start academy's tuition is approximately $27,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Smart start academy?
The application deadline for Smart start academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Smart start academy is The Hudson School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hoboken Catholic Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Smart Start Academy (0.0 miles away)
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Smart Start Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS - miles 552 9th st
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 461-6363
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 461-6363
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Grades: PK-8 | 323 students 0.2 miles 555 7th St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-9535
0.2
PK-8
323
Grades: NS-5 | 239 students 0.2 miles 720 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 755-5585
0.2
NS-5
239
Grades: PK-12 | 193 students 0.4 miles 601 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
0.4
PK-12
193
Grades: NS-8 | 204 students 0.5 miles 707 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 792-0736
0.5
NS-8
204
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