Princeton Montessori School Photo - Elementary students work collaboratively on a math layout using Montessori materials and our hands-on approach.

Best New Jersey Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 24 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 3,549 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, Our Lady Of Czestochowa, and Childrens House Montessori School.
The average tuition cost is $17,705, which is lower than the New Jersey private elementary school average tuition cost of $18,290.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hudson Montessori
Montessori School
10 Regent St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 516-0700
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Czestochowa
(Catholic)
248 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 434-2405
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waterfront Montessori
Waterfront Montessori Photo - Starting in the Toddler years, students develop independence, care for themselves, and an "I can do it!" attitude that helps them become self-starters and lifelong learners.
Montessori School
(13)
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acorn Montessori School
Acorn Montessori School Photo - Acorn Montessori School's large campus in the heart of rural Hunterdon County, New Jersey gives students room to grow. As much education goes on outside as it does inside the classrooms. The campus consists of nine large classrooms, a goat barn, orchards, vegetable and flower gardens and three age appropriate playgrounds.
Montessori School
1222 State Route 31
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 730-8986
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Albrook School
The Albrook School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Extracurrculars: 7
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Children's House Of The Windsors
Montessori School
270 Village Rd E
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
Gr: K-3 | 40 students
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
Little Flower Montessori School
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students
Matawan Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
432 State Route 34 Ste 4
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 970-4670
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montessori House School
The Montessori House School Photo - Lunar New Year at The Montessori House
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
Gr: NS-1 | 72 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
2674 Us Highway 130 # B1
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
Montessori School Of Jersey City
Montessori School
(1)
17 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 432-6300
Gr: PK-1 | 7 students Avg. class size: 26 students
Princeton Montessori School
Princeton Montessori School Photo - Elementary students work collaboratively on a math layout using Montessori materials and our hands-on approach.
Montessori School
(1)
487 Cherry Valley Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-4594
Gr: NS-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 595-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 102 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ridgewood Montessori School
Montessori School
(4)
70 Eisenhower Dr Ste 3
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
The Village School
Montessori School
(8)
100 West Prospect St.
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-6160
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
Young World Day School
Young World Day School Photo - The Primary II students of Young World Day School have a longstanding tradition of holding a special night called "Poetry Cafe" where they share poems they have written and entertain us with other favorites!
Montessori School
(1)
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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