South Orange Country Day 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 Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 117 students
- Yearly Tuition: $820
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association Montessori International (AMI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1950 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 117 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 64% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $820 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is for full day 8:45am-3:30pm. Half day and extended care available. |
| Admissions Director | Annemarie Maini |
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.
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