Nurturing the whole child is the core of all we do.
Our mission is to educate, enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, curious and happy individuals.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform (Kindergarten)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Fit and Active Spanish, Mad Science, Tumbling and Gymnastics
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Soccer
Fit and Active Spanish, Mad Science, Tumbling and Gymnastics
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Soccer
School Notes
- School Mascot: None Specified
Our difference: We are devoted to nurturing the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally, and beyond. It is the core of all we do. Scientific research confirms that Montessori children have an advantage not only academically, but also in social and emotional development. Children learn more rapidly from birth to age 6 than any other time in their lives, and our approach makes the most of that critical learning time with proven curriculum and enrichment programs. By recognizing that no two children are the same, our approach cultivates the unique potential of each and every child in a caring, safe, and supportive school environment.Safety-certified schools: Your child`s health and safety are paramount. Our schools and staff have been certified by Secure Education Consultants, headed by former secret service agents for the White House. We work diligently to enforce the procedures outlined by the State of New Jersey`s School Safety and Security best practice guidelines. Our protocols include ongoing staff training, regular drills, state-of-the-art fingerprint technology, advanced surveillance systems, and hospital grade germ sanitizing machines to reduce 99.9% of germs and viruses.
Our team: Maria Montessori believed that teachers are most successful when they embrace the idea that children are innately curious and give them the freedom to explore their own passions at their own pace. Our warm and wonderful staff takes great pride in encouraging the big and small milestones that happen each day for your child.
The Montessori advantage:
- Children follow their own passions at their own pace
- Multi-age classrooms to encourage peer-to-peer teaching and learning
- Hands-on, experiential based learning that brings abstract principles to life.
- Expert, nurturing teachers professionally trained in the Montessori methodSafe, supportive environment designed to foster self-esteem, creativity, and independence.
Our core curriculum integrates STEAM principles and hands-on math, science, history and geography, technology; our Montessori Plus curriculum includes character education, foreign language, fine arts, music and drama and physical education. We also offer FasTracKids, an accelerated gifted program as well as summer camp.Please call us or visit our website to arrange a tour. We look forward to welcoming your family to the Apple Montessori family!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park often compared to?
Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park is often viewed alongside schools like Apple Montessori School of Edgewater by visitors of our site.
Does Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park offer a summer program?
Yes, Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park?
The application deadline for Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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