Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
South Orange Country Day School
About the School
- SOCDS is a culturally-diverse private preschool offering a Montessori learning experience for students from 2 1/2 years of age through Kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
South Orange Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1950
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for full day 8:45am-3:30pm. Half day and extended care available.
Admissions Director
Annemarie Maini
Application URL
School Notes
- We strive to engender wonder and excitement about learning. Our students work with materials designed to appeal to a child's senses, especially touch and sight. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating and attractive materials arranged within easy reach. Each student is encouraged to investigate the world so that learning becomes natural and joyful. Special games teach science, mathematics, language, social skills and confidence. Child's play becomes serious learning! Classes meet from 8:45am to 3:30pm, M-F. Half-day programs are available. Attuned to the busy schedules of modern parents, SOCDS also offers supervised before-school care starting at 7:30am and after-school care until 6:30pm. The school features a full summer camp program with weekly themes.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Orange Country Day School often compared to?
South Orange Country Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Weekday School by visitors of our site.
What is South Orange Country Day School's ranking?
South Orange Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for South Orange Country Day School?
The application deadline for South Orange Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
5 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
Distance: 1.7 mi
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100 Valley Way
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(197) 332-5440
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
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(197) 332-5440
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Gr: PK-12 | 395 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
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(973) 667-9700
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All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
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(973) 325-6626
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Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Pentecostal
511 Orange St
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-1310
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 214 students
Daycare / Preschool
91 S Harrison St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-2430
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: NS | 71 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
5 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students
Sports: 8
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
190 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
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1350 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-9646
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 52 students
Alternative School
518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0700
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 617-1877
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
222 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 763-0113
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
33-41 Tompkins Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 678-2550
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 52 students
Alternative School
518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0700
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
All-boys (Catholic)
120 Northfield Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 325-6626
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 52 students
Alternative School
518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0700
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 617-1877
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
115 Telford St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 674-2326
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 214 students
Daycare / Preschool
91 S Harrison St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-2430
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 617-1877
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
222 Irvington Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 763-0113
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
33-41 Tompkins Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 678-2550
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-5169
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1099 S Orange Ave
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(973) 371-2451
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