Montessori Academy & Learning Center vs. The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Montessori Academy & Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Advanced Degrees
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
School's main purpose is to develop an environment where the child can unfold spontaneously and manifest the person within.
As the child begins to develop this inner self, his love of life and learning expands continuously.
The school will provide a safe, secure nurturing atmosphere where the child can develop a positive sense of self-worth at his own pace.
The school will provide exciting choices and free play where the child can explore and experience the joy of learning.
The child will be able to develop socially by interacting with his peers, and be actively involved in the process of sharing, cooperation and communication.
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School prepares students to lead and succeed in a world of global interconnection.
We provide an educational atmosphere characterzied by academic challenge,support for individual excellence, diversity and a familiar sense of community.
Grades Offered
PK-1
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2006
1882
Students Body
Total Students
35 students
449 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
23
Kindergarten Students
6
15
Grade 1 Students
1
17
Grade 2 Students
-
15
Grade 3 Students
-
15
Grade 4 Students
-
16
Grade 5 Students
-
23
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
-
39
Grade 8 Students
-
33
Grade 9 Students
-
62
Grade 10 Students
-
57
Grade 11 Students
-
63
Grade 12 Students
-
55
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
65 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
83%
Average Class Size
n/a
14
Number of AP Classes
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:35
1:7
Average SAT score
n/a
1340
Average ACT score
n/a
29
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Khaki pants and a polo shirt)
(Khaki pants and a polo shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
18900 to 49900 depending upon grade
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Admissions Director
n/a
Gerard R. Gonnella
Admissions Associate
n/a
Trina Junod
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
11
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Admission Ambassadors, Club Awareness, Club Interact, Cum Laude Society, Digital Photography, Drama, Environmental Green, Extreme Sports, Gay Straight Alliance, Get to Steppin', Global Connections, Investment, Math League, Model UN, Peer Leadership, Public Speaking, School Newspaper, Science and Math Society, Spanish, Student Council, Taekwondo, W-H TV, Yearbook