St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 359 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School
Nursery	75
Pre-K	163
Kind	27
1	20
2	12
3	18
4	16
5	21
6	7

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Year Founded

1970

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

22 acres

Student Body

Total Students

359 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

schoolwide uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Depends on Program

Summer Program Cost Notes

Depends on number of weeks attend

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Cross FitDance

Indoor SoccerSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book Lovers ClubsChess and Board Games Club

Crochet ClubMath Help Gr. 1-6 as needed

Robotics classes

Arts and Music Programs:

After School Art LessonsLegos Brain Builders

Private Piano LessonsStop Motion Classes

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Boot CampE.C. Dance Classes

Yoga

School Notes

Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School in Parsippany administered by the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Elizabeth, offers a five day program which includes before and after school extended hours.
The school programs include half and full day early childhood (2.5 years through kindergarten) Montessori classes, full day traditional style teaching for nursery (2.5 years to 3 years), pre-k and kindergarten and full day Montessori elementary grades 1 - 6.

Extended hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Special After School Programs offered
Hot Lunch provided to early childhood students and optional for elementary students
Excellence in education imparted in a loving, caring environment
SMART boards in use
Fully Air Conditioned facility

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School offer?

St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Cross Fit, Dance, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.

What is St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School's ranking?

St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School?

The application deadline for St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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