Located in Jersey City, NJ, Beregen–lafayette Montessori School serves 42 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 2014, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 6 teaching staff supporting small class sizes.
The student body is 91.67% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
Beregen–lafayette Montessori School offers co–ed education within a large city community setting.
The school is affiliated with other religious school associations but maintains a nonsectarian orientation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Beregen-lafayette Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beregen-lafayette Montessori School often compared to?
Beregen-lafayette Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Park Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Beregen-lafayette Montessori School?
The application deadline for Beregen-lafayette Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Beregen-lafayette Montessori School vs. Hamilton Park Montessori School
The nearest high school to Beregen-lafayette Montessori School is Hudson Catholic Regional High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Al Ghazaly School (0.6 miles away)
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(201) 433-5002
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5002
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(201) 413-1136
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 413-1136
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(201) 435-1075
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 435-1075
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(201) 516-0700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 516-0700
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Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 798-0642
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 798-0642
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