Princeton Montessori School Photo - Elementary students work collaboratively on a math layout using Montessori materials and our hands-on approach.

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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 113 montessori private preschools serving 9,442 students in New Jersey.
The top ranked montessori private preschools in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, The Spring School, and Waterfront Montessori.
The average tuition cost is $14,230, which is higher than the New Jersey private preschool average tuition cost of $12,853.
8% of montessori private preschools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top Ranked New Jersey Montessori Private Preschools (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
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Hudson Montessori
Montessori School
10 Regent St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 516-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 270 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
South Orange Country Day School
Montessori School
461 Vose Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 762-6451
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
The Spring School
Montessori School
(1)
67 N Summit St
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 541-5780
Grades: NS-8
| 275 students
Summer Hill Preschool And Daycamp
Summer Hill Preschool And Daycamp Photo
Montessori School
1107 Gully Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 681-3483
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Abc's Of Learning
Abc's Of Learning Photo
Montessori School
74 Jacksonville Rd
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 334-9900
Grades: PK-K
| 35 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
Alpine Montessori
Montessori School
5676 Berkshire Valley Rd
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4564
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Alpine Montessori - Sparta
Montessori School
57 Main St
Sparta, NJ 07871
(908) 635-1235
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Alpine Montessori of Millburn
Alpine Montessori of Millburn Photo
Montessori School
(1)
5 Bleeker Street
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 379-4710
Grades: NS
| 71 students
Apple Montessori Of Hoboken
Apple Montessori Of Hoboken Photo - At our core, we are devoted to nurturing the whole child intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and ethically all in a caring, safe, and fun environment.
Montessori School
1055 Maxwell Lane
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-4949
Grades: K
| 49 students
Apple Montessori of Kinnelon
Apple Montessori of Kinnelon Photo
Montessori School
10 Maple Lake Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-2122
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Apple Montessori School Of Cliffside Park
Montessori School
600 Gorge Rd
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
(201) 840-1703
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Apple Montessori School of Edgewater
Apple Montessori School of Edgewater Photo
Montessori School
(1)
8 Adelaide Pl
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 224-6603
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Apple Montessori School Of Edison
Apple Montessori School Of Edison Photo
Montessori School
(3)
2825 Woodbridge Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 494-4111
Grades: PK-K
| 205 students
Apple Montessori School of Mahwah
Apple Montessori School of Mahwah 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.
Montessori School
75 E Ramapo Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 512-1141
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Apple Montessori School of Metuchen
Montessori School
12 Center Street
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 395-6404
Grades: NS
| n/a students
Apple Montessori School Of Morris Plains
Apple Montessori School Of Morris Plains Photo - Hands-on materials promote a love of learning for life
Montessori School
1339 Littleton Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 538-1276
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Apple Montessori School Of Oakland
Apple Montessori School Of Oakland 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)
192 Ramapo Valley Rd
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0183
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Apple Montessori School Of Randolph
Montessori School
470 Millbrook Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 328-7737
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Apple Montessori School Of Towaco
Apple Montessori School Of Towaco Photo
Montessori School
9 Waughaw Rd
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 331-8141
Grades: PK-K
| 68 students
Apple Montessori Schools
Apple Montessori Schools Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1401 S Church St
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(888) 672-5552
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Apple Montessori Schools East Windsor
Montessori School
300D Princeton Hightstown Road
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 301-5711
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Apple Montessori Schools Hillsborough
Montessori School
302 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(973) 846-2801
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Apple Montessori Schools of Warren
Montessori School
117 Mt Bethel Rd
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 660-0031
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Beregen-lafayette Montessori School
Montessori School
324 Communipaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 706-3403
Grades: PK-3
| 42 students
Bergenfield Montessori Early Learning Center
Montessori School
326 New Bridge Rd
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-5214
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked montessori private preschools in New Jersey?
The top ranked montessori private preschools in New Jersey include Hamilton Park Montessori School, The Spring School, and Waterfront Montessori.
How many montessori private preschools are located in New Jersey?
113 montessori private preschools are located in New Jersey.
How much do montessori private preschools cost in New Jersey?
The average tuition cost is $14,230, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average tuition cost of $12,853.
How diverse are montessori private preschools in New Jersey?
New Jersey montessori private preschools are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of montessori private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Jersey?
8% of montessori private preschools in New Jersey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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