Childrens House Montessori School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

yes

Year Founded

1969

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please call for tuition costs

Admissions Director

Kristin Hannon

Admissions Associate

Enza Lillicrapp

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book clubCooking

Arts and Music Programs:

BalletTumbling

Yoga

School Notes

Located in Highland Park, New Jersey, Children`s House Montessori School has been a mainstay in the community for over 30 years. Since 1970, our school has provided an outstanding and authentic Montessori education for children between the ages of 2-6. Children`s House is a full affiliate with the American Montessori Society (AMS), and a member of the North American Montessori Teacher Association (NAMTA), and licensed by the State of New Jersey`s Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS).

Recognized as one of the oldest Montessori schools in the state, Children's House Montessori School closely adheres to the Montessori principles, philosophy and Code of Ethics. Our head teachers and administrators (in addition to their BA degrees) are graduates of MACTE accredited teacher training programs. We have beautifully equipped indoor and outdoor environments, especially designed to meet the needs of young children. We welcome visitors and observers to our school. Please feel free to call or email us if you'd like a tour.

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Childrens House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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

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5 5/17/2016

Fantastic school -- our son went there for 2 years + 3 summers, & we can't recommend it enough.

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