Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.

Top 10 Best New Jersey Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 montessori private elementary schools serving 5,798 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, The Spring School, and Waterfront Montessori.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 77%.
13% of montessori private elementary schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked New Jersey Montessori Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Park Montessori School
Hamilton Park Montessori School Photo - Maria Montessori was globally acknowledged for her advocacy toward peace and social justice; as such, it is integral to HPMS values to search for common ground, and to work with dedication toward compassionate understanding.
Montessori School
(7)
1 McWilliams Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 533-1910
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Waterfront Montessori
Waterfront Montessori Photo
Montessori School
(13)
150 Warren Street, Suites 108 & 200
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 333-5600
Grades: NS-8
| 127 students
Apple Montessori Of Wayne
Apple Montessori Of Wayne Photo - Nurturing the whole child is the core of all we do. Our mission is to educate, enrich and inspire children to reach their fullest potential as kind, independent, curious and happy individuals. We make the most of the critical early learning years by inspiring a lifelong love of learning in a safe and caring environment.
Montessori School
(1)
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Grades: NS-6
| 283 students
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Grades: PK-1
| 25 students
Hudson Montessori
Montessori School
10 Regent St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 516-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 270 students
Monmouth Montesori Academy
Monmouth Montesori Academy Photo
Montessori School
2307 Railroad Ave.
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(732) 449-0500
Grades: K-7
| 108 students
Montessori Academy & Learning Center
Montessori School
485 Georges Rd Ste 119
Dayton, NJ 08810
(732) 438-0400
Grades: PK-1
| 35 students
Montessori Academy of New Jersey
Montessori Academy of New Jersey Photo - Our MISSION STATEMENT: To nurture and guide our students in the development of character, compassion, respect, curiosity and the means to learn, to invent, and participate fully and joyfully in life-independently and in collaboration with others. We pursue our mission by maintaining the highest standards of facility and instruction as set out by the Association Montessori Internationale.
Montessori School
(6)
260 Conrow Road
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-2121
Grades: NS-6
| 105 students
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School
St. Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School Photo - Saint Elizabeth Nursery and Montessori School nurtures a Catholic Christian environment that engenders and supports a diverse student population to develop spiritually, academically, morally, intellectually, personally, culturally, emotionally and physically. Our goal is to prepare our students to be self- confident, lifelong learners and responsible, valuable individuals ready to step out into our global society.
Montessori School (Catholic)
499 Park Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 540-0721
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
The Spring School
Montessori School
(1)
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
Grades: NS-8
| 275 students
Acorn Montessori School
Acorn Montessori School Photo - Acorn Montessori School's large campus in the heart of rural Hunterdon County, New Jersey gives students room to grow. As much education goes on outside as it does inside the classrooms. The campus consists of nine large classrooms, a goat barn, orchards, vegetable and flower gardens and three age appropriate playgrounds.
Montessori School
1222 State Route 31
Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 730-8986
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
The Albrook School
The Albrook School Photo
Montessori School
(5)
361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Beregen-lafayette Montessori School
Montessori School
324 Communipaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 706-3403
Grades: PK-3
| 42 students
Cherry Blossom Montessori School
Cherry Blossom Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
20 Equator Avenue
Flagtown, NJ 08821
(908) 369-4436
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Children's House Of The Windsors
Montessori School
270 Village Rd E
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 443-8900
Grades: K-3
| 40 students
Childrens Home Montessori School
Montessori School
777 Anderson Ave
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 941-6565
Grades: PK-5
| 34 students
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
510 Hillcrest Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 233-7447
Grades: PK-1
| 95 students
Christopher Academy
Montessori School
1390 Terrill Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7447
Grades: K-1
| 28 students
Fields Of Green Montessori School
Fields Of Green Montessori School Photo - The wonder of learning!
Montessori School
(2)
58 Sand Hill Rd
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 823-0804
Grades: PK-7
| 92 students
Garden State Academy Preschool Of The Arts
Montessori School
600 E Mos Mill Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 241-1304
Grades: PK-1
| 149 students
Guidepost Montessori at Laurel Oak
Montessori School
1004 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(551) 282-3147
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Little Flower Montessori School
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
Grades: PK-2
| 186 students
Matawan Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
432 State Route 34 Ste 4
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 970-4670
Grades: PK-1
| 62 students
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students
Monmouth Montessori Academy- Llc
Montessori School (Methodist)
1700 Allenwood Rd
Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 449-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students
The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy Photo
Montessori School
(1)
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Montessori Family School
Montessori Family School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
350 Rike Dr
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
The Montessori House School
The Montessori House School Photo - Lunar New Year at The Montessori House
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
Grades: NS-1
| 72 students
Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
2674 Us Highway 130 # B1
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 409-9300
Grades: PK-1
| 109 students
The Montessori School Of Hamilton
Montessori School
(3)
817 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
Grades: PK-3
| 46 students
Montessori School Of Jersey City
Montessori School
(1)
17 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 432-6300
Grades: PK-1
| 7 students
Montessori Seeds of Education
Montessori Seeds of Education Photo - Back of the school.
Montessori School
631 Chester Ave.
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(609) 832-2546
Grades: NS-6
| 59 students
Montessori Seeds Of Education
Montessori School
631 Chester Ave. Moorestown
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(609) 832-2546
Grades: PK-9
| 76 students
Peppermint Tree Child Care Center
Montessori School
165 Fieldcrest Ave
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 225-7400
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
Princeton Montessori School
Princeton Montessori School Photo - Elementary students work collaboratively on a math layout using Montessori materials and our hands-on approach.
Montessori School
(1)
487 Cherry Valley Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-4594
Grades: NS-8
| 215 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, The Spring School, and Waterfront Montessori.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in New Jersey?
48 montessori private elementary schools are located in New Jersey.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in New Jersey?
New Jersey montessori private elementary schools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 39%.
What percentage of montessori private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
13% of montessori private elementary schools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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