Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Discovery Christian Montessori
About the School
- Discovery Christian Montessori in Edison, NJ, offers co–ed Montessori education for preschool through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls 51 students with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by three teachers.
- Discovery Christian Montessori has a Christian orientation and serves 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for diversity.
- The program focuses on early childhood education with grades offered from PK to K.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Discovery Christian Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Christian Montessori?
The application deadline for Discovery Christian Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Discovery Christian Montessori is The Wardlaw+Hartridge School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
2050 Oak Tree Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 379-5101
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
1 Tingley Ln
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-1108
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
1600 Martine Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-1600
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-9 | 118 students
Christian
620 Ravine Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-6222
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
Specialized Curriculum
445 Plainfield Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 545-7722
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1295 Inman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 754-1882
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
930 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 549-6234
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 769-3224
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Daycare / Preschool
2050 Oak Tree Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 379-5101
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Progress St Ste A3 Tcm Plz
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 753-1505
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35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
9352.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Johnson Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 10%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
9352.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Community Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
9352.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Princeton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
9353 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
9353 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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