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Best New Jersey Private Preschools Belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) serving 5,632 students in New Jersey. You can also find more schools membership associations in New Jersey.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, Our Lady Of Czestochowa, and Freehold Montessori Preschool.
The average tuition cost is $17,183, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average tuition cost of $16,490.
9% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Top Ranked Private Preschools 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 Freehold Montessori Preschool
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
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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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The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham Photo
The Montessori Children's Academy Of Chatham
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
286 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 665-0071
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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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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
(13)
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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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Alpine Montessori of Millburn Photo
Alpine Montessori of Millburn
Gr: NS | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
5 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
(1)
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Apple Montessori School of Edgewater Photo
Apple Montessori School of Edgewater
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
8 Adelaide Pl
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 224-6603
(1)
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Apple Montessori School Of Morris Plains Photo
Apple Montessori School Of Morris Plains
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
1339 Littleton Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1276
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Map of Apple Montessori School Of Randolph
Apple Montessori School Of Randolph
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
470 Millbrook Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 328-7737
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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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Cherry Hill Montessori School Photo
Cherry Hill Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
1825 Garden Ave
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(856) 751-0525
(6)
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The Children's Academy Photo
The Children's Academy
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
37 Church Mall
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 379-3524
(13)
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Map of The Children's House
The Children's House
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Montessori School
26 Montrose Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 857-1234
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Map of Childrens Montess School House
Childrens Montess School House
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
730 Barlow Avenue
Woodbury, NJ 08096
(856) 848-0922
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, Our Lady Of Czestochowa, and Freehold Montessori Preschool.
How many private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in New Jersey?
54 private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are located in New Jersey.
How much do private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $17,183, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $16,490.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey?
New Jersey private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
9% of private preschools belonging to American Montessori Society (AMS) in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
54
Private Schools
5,632
Students
$17,183
Avg. Tuition
52%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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