Parent founded in 2011, Hoboken Montessori School ("HMS") is a non-sectarian early childhood school designed to nurture a child's inherent love of learning. Guided by Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy, our program is taught by teachers who have been specially trained in Montessori education.We are Hoboken's first Montessori school and the only local Montessori School recognized in Hoboken by the American Montessori Society and licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 31 / Mar. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2011
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
211 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 31 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
See website for current year schedule and fees
Summer Program Cost Notes
See website for summer program schedule and fees
Admissions Director
Kendra Finck
Application URL
School Notes
- Parent founded in 2011, Hoboken Montessori School ("HMS") is a non-sectarian early childhood school designed to nurture a child's inherent love of learning. Guided by Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy, our program is taught by teachers who have been specially trained in Montessori education.We are Hoboken's first Montessori school and the only local Montessori School recognized in Hoboken by theAmerican Montessori Societyand licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
Source: Verified school update
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Yes, Hoboken Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Hoboken Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hoboken Montessori School is Dec. 31 / Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 31 / Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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