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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

Top Rankings

South Orange Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1950
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres

Student Body

Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
South Orange Country Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and 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
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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

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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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,552 for elementary schools and $24,024 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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