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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 3,447 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, Waterfront Montessori, and Childrens House Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey (2026-27)

Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
(8)
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Map of Childrens House Montessori School
Childrens House Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
(1)
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Map of Hudson Montessori
Hudson Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
10 Regent St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 516-0700
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Map of Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Our Lady Of Czestochowa
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
248 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 434-2405
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Waterfront Montessori Photo
Waterfront Montessori
Gr: NS-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 23
Montessori School
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
(14)
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Acorn Montessori School Photo
Acorn Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
1222 State Route 31
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 730-8986
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The Albrook School Photo
The Albrook School
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
(5)
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Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Gr: NS-6
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
425 Amwell Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-4436
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Map of Children's House Of The Windsors
Children's House Of The Windsors
Gr: K-3 | 40 students
Montessori School
270 Village Rd E
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
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Map of Christopher Academy
Christopher Academy
Gr: K-1 | 28 students
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
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Map of Christopher Academy
Christopher Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
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Map of Little Flower Montessori School
Little Flower Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
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Map of Matawan Montessori Academy
Matawan Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
432 State Route 34 Ste 4
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 970-4670
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Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
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The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
The Montessori Childrens Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
(1)
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The Montessori House School Photo
The Montessori House School
Gr: NS-1 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
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Map of Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori Preschool Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 109 students
Montessori School
2674 Us Highway 130 # B1
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
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Map of Montessori School Of Jersey City
Montessori School Of Jersey City
Gr: PK-1 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Montessori School
17 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 432-6300
(1)
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Princeton Montessori School Photo
Princeton Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
Montessori School
487 Cherry Valley Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-4594
(1)
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Raritan Valley Montessori Academy Photo
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 595-2900
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Map of Ridgewood Montessori School
Ridgewood Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
70 Eisenhower Dr Ste 3
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 845-4356
(4)
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Map of The Village School
The Village School
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
100 West Prospect St.
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-6160
(8)
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Map of Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Montessori School (Jewish)
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
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Young World Day School Photo
Young World Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, Waterfront Montessori, and Childrens House Montessori School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in New Jersey?
24 private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
17% of private elementary schools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
24
Private Schools
3,447
Students
$17,756
Avg. Tuition
58%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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