The Montessori House

426 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ, 07670-0767
Tel: (201)816-8343
Grades: NS - 1 | 80 students
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The Montessori House offers children a remarkable learning experience based on Maria Montessori’s insights and materials. Each year 80 to 100 pupils participate in a rich variety of programs for children ages 2-1/2 to 7, including half-day, full-day and after care options plus summer camp. We invite you to call 201-816-8343 to schedule a one-on-one tour of The Montessori House on any school day.

School Overview:
The Montessori House
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 1
Year Founded 1991
Student Body
Total Students 80 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 25% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,200
Tuition Notes $8,200+ for half-day programs $13,900+ for full-day programs
% on Financial Aid 7%
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After Care to 6 p.m. Beginner and Intermediate Chess
Piano Instruction Suzuki Violin Program

School Notes:

    • The Montessori House is the only pre-school in Northeast Bergen County that is a Full Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS). That means all our lead teachers have completed the equivalent of a Masters Degree in Montessori Education and all classroom staff have earned a Bachelors degree or higher.
    • All our classes have a student:teacher ratio of 10:1 or less.
    • We offer both full day and half-day programs for children between the ages of 2-1/2 and 1st grade, plus After Care until 6 p.m.

    Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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