The Montclair Kimberley Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,046 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 14
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School Rankings

The Montclair Kimberley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Pre-K	26
Kind	46
1	49
2	51
3	50
4	62
5	62
6	81
7	85
8	88
9	117
10	113
11	108
12	108

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Grade 9 enrollment peaks at 117 and is the largest class, ahead of Grade 12 at 108.

Year Founded

1887

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

Knowledge, Vision Integrity

Student Body

Total Students

1,046 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

168 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and collared shirt

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 14

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $21,610-$40,170

Summer Program Cost Notes

www.mka.org

% on Financial Aid

16%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Alyson Waldman

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

21 sports

Colors

Blue, Green

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

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Study Abroad

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School Notes

Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity.
Our vision is to engage each student intellectually and personally with the world; to graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA; and to recognize complexity and value empathy.
Our aim is to strengthen each student's intellect, character, and confidence; to promote each student's full and active citizenship and leadership; and to secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
We are here to cultivate a love of learning in each student; to develop independent and autonomous learners; and to establish a foundation of academic excellence.

Montclair Kimberley Academy is a Pre-K-12 coeducational day school with an exceptional college preparatory program unified by the concepts of our school motto: Knowledge, Vision, Integrity.
Our vision is to engage each student intellectually and personally with the world; to graduate students who will excel in college and in their lives beyond MKA; and to recognize complexity and value empathy.
Our aim is to strengthen each student's intellect, character, and confidence; to promote each student's full and active citizenship and leadership; and to secure a life-long sense of honor through academic, athletic, and artistic achievement.
We are here to cultivate a love of learning in each student; to develop independent and autonomous learners; and to establish a foundation of academic excellence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Montclair Kimberley Academy cost?

The Montclair Kimberley Academy's tuition is approximately $40,000 for private students.

Does The Montclair Kimberley Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, The Montclair Kimberley Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Montclair Kimberley Academy offer?

The Montclair Kimberley Academy offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track. The Montclair Kimberley Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.

What is The Montclair Kimberley Academy's ranking?

The Montclair Kimberley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Montclair Kimberley Academy?

The application deadline for The Montclair Kimberley Academy is Dec. 14.

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $20,489 for elementary schools and $24,074 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).