The Montessori Childrens Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NJ School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 155 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Montessori Childrens Academy
Pre-K	121
Kind	13
1	8
2	6
3	4
4	3

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Year Founded

1999

School Calendar

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Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Tuition Notes

Please call.

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jessica DeJong

Admissions Associate

Jeanine Christiana

Endowment Size

$50 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Basketball ClubChess Club

Memory Book ClubNewsletter Club

Technology Club

School Notes

The Montessori Children`s Academy (MCA) is a private Montessori school which is committed to inspiring and motivating children ages 2 through 8th grade to learn by providing the finest Montessori educational experience.
We respect, nurture, and expand the academic, social, and emotional gifts of each student while preserving the true spirit and purpose of childhood.

School Motto: Truth and Honor
School Mascot: Wild Boars

Using traditional Montessori methods, The Montessori Children`s Academy (MCA) provides a developmentally challenging, yet appropriate, learning environment that engages children`s natural curiosity and helps them to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our programs are enhanced by exposure to foreign language, health, the arts, and environmental education.

Our Kindergarten and Elementary students also enjoy technology and physical education classes, as well as a variety of enrichment experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Opportunities to plan and participate in community outreach and service projects align all of our students with the skills they will need to position themselves as future leaders in our global community.

With campuses in Morristown, Chatham, and Short Hills, MCA offers:

Full- & Half-Day Preschool Programs,
Full-Day Kindergarten,
Before & After School Extended Hours,
Montessori, My Child, & Me for children 18-30 months with their caregivers,
MCA Summer Camp, and
LEAF Approach to Enrichments.
Our Short Hills campus also is home to our Elementary Program.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Class of 2000, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Class of 2005, Academy Award Winner -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Montessori Childrens Academy cost?

The Montessori Childrens Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Montessori Childrens Academy?

The acceptance rate of The Montessori Childrens Academy is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. The Montessori Childrens Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Montessori Childrens Academy?

The Montessori Childrens Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Class of 2000, Nobel Laureate and Jane Smith, Class of 2005, Academy Award Winner.

What is The Montessori Childrens Academy's ranking?

The Montessori Childrens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Montessori Childrens Academy?

The application deadline for The Montessori Childrens Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

This school is much larger than this web site suggest. It actually goes up to 6th grade and montessori education my children are receiving there is truly priceless. The teachers are genuine and provide as much feedback as a parent could ever as for. The classrooms are large, well maintained, with real montessori manipulatives. There is lots of parking, morning and afternoon care, 2 awesome playgrounds, a gym and they have summer programs.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).