Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
About the School
- At Rainbow Montessori your child comes first.
- We feel that it is a privilege that you will allow us to share in the development and education of your most precious possession, your childrens.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rainbow Montessori - Clifton?
The application deadline for Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rainbow Montessori - Clifton located?
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is located in the Botany Village neighborhood of Clifton, NJ.
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Rainbow Montessori - Clifton also viewed these schools: Montessori School-east Rutherford, Rutherford Montessori School, Our Lady Of Holy Angels School and Apple Montessori Of Wayne.
The nearest high school to Rainbow Montessori - Clifton is St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Montessori School
144 Boiling Springs Ave.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-0280
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K | 73 students
Montessori School
128 W Passaic Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 842-1515
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Catholic
471 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1132
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Catholic
471 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1132
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
Montessori School
144 Boiling Springs Ave.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 896-0280
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K | 73 students
Montessori School
128 W Passaic Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 842-1515
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
25 Nevins Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 696-9750
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 80 students
Special Education School
15 Union Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-0148
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
366 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 70112
(973) 272-6072
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 23
All-girls (Catholic)
258 S Main St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 836-4578
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 80 students
Special Education School
15 Union Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-0148
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Catholic
154 East First Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-3 | 138 students
Catholic
7 Saint Francis Way
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
366 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 70112
(973) 272-6072
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-5544
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Walnut St
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 478-3080
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Catholic
154 East First Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-1149
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9373.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Andrew Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
9373.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9373.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
9373.5 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Jefferson Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
9373.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
School Reviews
Endorse Rainbow Montessori - Clifton. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
Request Info
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,475 for elementary schools and $12,780 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (NJ):
- Blue Ribbon (60)
- All-girls (64)
- All-boys (92)
- Montessori (111)
- Daycare / Preschools (1,008)
- Summer School Programs (300)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (8)
- Special Education (143)
- Alternative (36)
- ADD/ADHD Support (150)
- Online Schools (8)
- Religiously Affiliated (609)
- School Membership Associations (793)
- Schools with famous alumni (115)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: