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Fusion Academy Montclair
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Montclair Cooperative School

Montclair ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,953 students in Montclair, NJ, 24% of all K-12 students in Montclair, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
43% of private schools in Montclair, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,953
  • Average Tuition: $19,438
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Montclair, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,953
  • Average Tuition: $19,438
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Montclair, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Montclair ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Montclair Photo
Fusion Academy Montclair
Gr: 6-12
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
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Map of Immaculate Conception High School
Immaculate Conception High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
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Map of Lacordaire Academy
Lacordaire Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
155 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 744-1156
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The Montclair Kimberley Academy Photo
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 5
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
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St. Cassian Elementary School Photo
St. Cassian Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
190 Lorraine Ave
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 746-1636
(2)
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Montclair Cooperative School Photo
Montclair Cooperative School
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 8
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
(12)
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Map of Sawtelle Learning Center
Sawtelle Learning Center
Gr: 2-12 | 47 students
Special Education School
208 S Mountain Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-0615
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Montclair, NJ ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+40.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,953
Students
+26.2% (+405 students) 10-yr
$19,438
Avg. Tuition
+69.0% (+$7,938) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+7.7% (+1 student) 10-yr
47%
Students of Color
+34.3% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Montclair)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMontclair, NJ Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20227
20217
20209
20198
20189
20178
20166
20155
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# Students
1,953 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025326168179
2024326165172
2023322164174
2022319167185
2021327165180
2020265160171
2019268164175
2018252164172
2017271167180
2016277166178
2015310154167
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% Students of Color
47%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202547%40%34%
202447%39%34%
202338%40%33%
202237%38%33%
202136%39%32%
202035%39%32%
201936%38%31%
201840%37%31%
201734%38%32%
201637%38%32%
201535%37%32%
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0.72
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.720.630.65
20240.720.640.65
20230.670.650.65
20220.680.650.64
20210.680.650.64
20200.670.650.64
20190.690.650.63
20180.700.650.63
20170.630.640.61
20160.620.650.61
20150.620.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
210 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%6%5%
202410%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20226%6%4%
20217%5%4%
20206%5%4%
20196%5%4%
20185%5%4%
20171%5%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
215 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511%8%9%
202411%7%9%
20239%7%9%
20228%7%8%
20218%8%9%
20208%8%9%
20199%8%8%
201810%8%8%
20178%8%8%
20168%8%8%
20157%8%8%
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# Black Students
481 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
24%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202524%6%7%
202424%7%7%
202322%7%8%
202222%8%7%
202121%8%7%
202020%8%8%
201921%9%7%
201823%9%7%
201724%9%7%
201625%9%7%
201526%9%8%
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# White Students
911 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
45%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202545%53%52%
202445%53%52%
202352%51%52%
202251%52%54%
202149%52%54%
202051%52%54%
201949%52%56%
201847%52%56%
201756%53%58%
201656%53%58%
201556%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
220 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%27%26%
202410%27%26%
202311%29%25%
202213%27%25%
202115%27%25%
202015%27%24%
201915%26%24%
201815%26%23%
20178%25%22%
20166%25%22%
20156%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
265 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20257:111:111:1
20247:111:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20227:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20197:111:112:1
20187:111:112:1
20177:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
20156:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202568%54%55%
202468%53%54%
202368%54%54%
202278%54%54%
202178%53%54%
202078%52%54%
201978%53%53%
201878%53%53%
201778%52%53%
201678%50%52%
201578%51%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018131415
2017131415
2016141415
2015131415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025101513
202481412
202381411
202281311
202181311
202081311
201981211
201881211
201741110
201621010
20152910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,438
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$19,438$18,947$15,012
2024$24,067$15,878$13,254
2023$24,067$15,215$12,626
2022$22,333$14,919$12,187
2021$22,333$13,993$11,800
2020$22,333$13,826$11,512
2019$22,333$13,406$11,293
2018$19,593$13,176$11,017
2017$13,500$13,780$10,708
2016$13,500$13,054$10,356
2015$11,500$11,979$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
31%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202531%27%34%
202431%27%34%
202331%27%34%
202214%26%33%
202113%27%33%
202013%27%32%
201913%27%31%
201813%26%30%
201713%25%30%
201613%24%29%
201513%22%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$54.78 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontclair, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202566%77%81%
202466%78%85%
202371%80%85%
2022100%79%85%
2021100%79%85%
2020100%79%85%
2019100%79%85%
2018100%79%85%
2017100%79%85%
2016100%79%85%
2015100%79%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Montclair, NJ include Lacordaire Academy, Immaculate Conception High School, and The Montclair Kimberley Academy.
How many private schools are located in Montclair?
7 private schools are located in Montclair.
How diverse are private schools in Montclair?
Montclair private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Montclair go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Montclair are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montclair?
43% of private schools in Montclair are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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