Creative Minds Montessori in Westwood, NJ, is a co–ed Montessori school serving 31 students in kindergarten within a suburban community.
The school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and maintains a nonsectarian orientation.
Creative Minds Montessori has one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 31:1.
Approximately 40% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
As a kindergarten–only program, the school provides early childhood education focused on Montessori principles in Westwood.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Minds Montessori?
The application deadline for Creative Minds Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Creative Minds Montessori is Primoris Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Old Tappan KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Old Tappan KinderCare ![Old Tappan KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Old Tappan KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
176 Old Tappan Rd.
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 750-9590
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 750-9590
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Brook Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Episcopal Child Care Services
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
66 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
64 1st Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
140 Park St
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1040 Oradell Avenue
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 634-4120
Oradell, NJ 07649
(201) 634-4120
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Immaculate Heart Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
500 Van Emburgh Ave
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 445-6800
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 445-6800
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
64 1st Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
460 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
25 Fremont Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 391-3838
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
(201) 391-3838
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Old Tappan KinderCare ![Old Tappan KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Old Tappan KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
176 Old Tappan Rd.
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 750-9590
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 750-9590
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Brook Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Episcopal Child Care Services
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
66 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
64 1st Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
460 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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