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Fusion Academy Montclair
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Montclair Cooperative School

Montclair Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,953 students in Montclair, NJ, 24% of all K-12 students in Montclair, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
43% of private schools in Montclair, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,953
  • Average Tuition: $19,438
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Montclair, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,953
  • Average Tuition: $19,438
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Montclair, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Montclair Private Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Montclair Photo
Fusion Academy Montclair
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
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Map of Immaculate Conception High School
Immaculate Conception High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
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Map of Lacordaire Academy
Lacordaire Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
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Montclair Cooperative School Photo
Montclair Cooperative School
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
(12)
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The Montclair Kimberley Academy Photo
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
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St. Cassian Elementary School Photo
St. Cassian Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
190 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
(2)
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Map of Sawtelle Learning Center
Sawtelle Learning Center
Gr: 2-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
208 S Mountain Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-0615
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Montclair, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,953
Students
$19,438
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montclair)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,953 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
47%
40%
0.72
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
210 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
481 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
24%
7%
# White Students
911 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
45%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
220 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
265 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,438
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
27%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Montclair, NJ include St. Cassian Elementary School, Montclair Cooperative School, and Immaculate Conception High School.
How many private schools are located in Montclair?
7 private schools are located in Montclair.
How diverse are private schools in Montclair?
Montclair private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Montclair go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Montclair are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montclair?
43% of private schools in Montclair are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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