Montclair Kimberley Academy
Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K-12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity.
Our vision is to engage each student intellectually and personally with the world; to graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA; and to recognize complexity and value empathy.
Our aim is to strengthen each student's intellect, character, and confidence; to promote each student's full and active citizenship and leadership; and to secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
We are here to cultivate a love of learning in each student; to develop independent and autonomous learners; and to establish a foundation of academic excellence.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,054 students
- Yearly Tuition: $40,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 14
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Montclair Kimberley Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1887 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | https://www.mka.org/parents/summerprograms/summer-skills |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,054 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 24% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 167 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khaki pants and collared shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 14 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $40,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $21,610-$40,170 |
| % on Financial Aid | 16% |
| Admissions Director | Alyson Waldman |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 21 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Community Service, Performing Arts, Student Literary Magazine, Yearbook Club or Organization: Study Abroad |
School Notes
- Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K-12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity.
- Our vision is to engage each student intellectually and personally with the world; to graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA; and to recognize complexity and value empathy.
- Our aim is to strengthen each student's intellect, character, and confidence; to promote each student's full and active citizenship and leadership; and to secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
- We are here to cultivate a love of learning in each student; to develop independent and autonomous learners; and to establish a foundation of academic excellence.
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