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Montclair Private High Schools (2026-27)

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 73%.
40% of private high schools in Montclair, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,555
Students
+15.2% (+205 students) 10-yr
$18,583
Avg. Tuition
+132.3% (+$10,583) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
49%
Students of Color
+40.0% (+14.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montclair)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
335 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearMontclair, NJ Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20185
20175
20164
20153
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# Students
1,555 Students
74,901 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025389234253
2024389231245
2023492238247
2022476229257
2021476223249
2020476215235
2019442237242
2018367243238
2017363251246
2016363248241
2015450232220
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% Students of Color
49%
39%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202549%40%32%
202449%39%31%
202338%39%31%
202236%38%30%
202136%38%30%
202036%38%29%
201934%37%29%
201839%35%28%
201735%39%30%
201635%39%30%
201535%39%30%
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0.72
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.720.580.61
20240.720.580.60
20230.660.590.60
20220.660.580.58
20210.660.580.57
20200.660.580.57
20190.660.580.56
20180.680.570.55
20170.610.570.54
20160.600.570.54
20150.610.580.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
342 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
188 Students
5,725 Students
% Asian Students
11%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511%8%5%
202411%8%6%
20237%8%6%
20227%8%5%
20217%7%5%
20207%8%5%
20197%7%5%
20186%8%5%
20171%6%4%
20161%6%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
141 Students
6,470 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259%8%9%
20249%8%9%
20237%9%8%
20227%10%8%
20217%9%8%
20207%9%8%
20198%9%8%
20189%8%8%
20179%9%7%
20168%9%8%
20158%10%8%
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# Black Students
452 Students
7,631 Students
% Black Students
28%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202528%10%8%
202428%10%8%
202324%11%8%
202224%11%8%
202124%12%8%
202024%12%8%
201924%12%8%
201826%12%8%
201727%13%8%
201627%13%8%
201528%13%9%
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# White Students
691 Students
48,074 Students
% White Students
42%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202542%63%59%
202442%63%60%
202352%62%60%
202252%62%62%
202152%63%63%
202052%63%64%
201952%63%64%
201849%63%65%
201756%64%66%
201657%63%66%
201556%63%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
169 Students
7,979 Students
% of Others Students
10%
10%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%11%17%
202410%11%15%
202310%10%16%
202210%9%16%
202110%9%15%
202010%8%14%
20199%9%14%
201810%9%13%
20173%8%14%
20163%9%13%
20153%9%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
226 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257:18:110:1
20247:19:110:1
20237:19:110:1
20226:18:110:1
20216:18:110:1
20206:19:110:1
20196:19:110:1
20186:19:110:1
20177:19:110:1
20167:19:110:1
20157:110:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202565%59%57%
202465%58%57%
202365%59%57%
202280%60%56%
202180%59%56%
202080%58%56%
201980%59%55%
201880%59%55%
201780%58%55%
201680%55%54%
201580%57%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141314
2024141314
2023141314
2022131314
2021131314
2020131314
2019131314
2018111314
2017111314
2016121314
2015121314
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202581613
202481512
202381412
202281412
202181312
202081312
201981311
201881311
201741111
201621111
201521010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,583
$23,619

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$18,583$23,640$17,997
2024$25,100$21,272$17,011
2023$25,100$19,507$16,191
2022$24,000$19,882$15,821
2021$24,000$18,637$15,331
2020$24,000$18,303$15,046
2019$24,000$18,060$14,791
2018$19,890$17,663$14,527
2017$8,000$18,594$14,161
2016$8,000$17,139$13,713
2015$8,000$15,359$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
41%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202541%35%38%
202441%35%37%
202341%35%36%
202216%33%36%
202116%34%36%
202016%34%35%
201916%34%34%
201816%33%33%
201716%30%32%
201616%29%31%
201516%26%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202571%73%79%
202471%65%81%
202371%65%81%
2022100%68%81%
2021100%68%81%
2020100%68%81%
2019100%67%81%
2018100%69%80%
2017100%69%81%
2016100%69%80%
2015100%72%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
21 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 The Montclair Kimberley Academy, Immaculate Conception High School, and Lacordaire Academy.
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 39%.
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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