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Fusion Academy Montclair
The Montclair Kimberley Academy

Montclair Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,555 students in Montclair, NJ.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 75%.
40% of private high schools in Montclair, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,555
  • Average Tuition: $18,583
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Montclair, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,555
  • Average Tuition: $18,583
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 49%
  • View Montclair, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Montclair Private High 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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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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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

5
Private Schools
1,555
Students
$18,583
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montclair)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
335 Schools
# Students
1,555 Students
74,774 Students
% Students of Color
49%
40%
0.72
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
342 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
5,725 Students
% Asian Students
11%
8%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
6,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
452 Students
7,631 Students
% Black Students
28%
10%
# White Students
691 Students
48,074 Students
% White Students
42%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
169 Students
7,925 Students
% of Others Students
10%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
226 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,583
$22,991
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
35%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
75%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked private high schools in Montclair, NJ include Lacordaire Academy, The Montclair Kimberley Academy, and Immaculate Conception High School.
How many private high schools are located in Montclair?
5 private high schools are located in Montclair.
How diverse are private high schools in Montclair?
Montclair private high schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Montclair?
40% of private high schools in Montclair are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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