South Orange Country Day School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

SOCDS is a culturally-diverse private preschool offering a Montessori learning experience for students from 2 1/2 years of age through Kindergarten.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 79 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

South Orange Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori International (AMI)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1950

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

South Orange Country Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is for full day 8:45am-3:30pm. Half day and extended care available.

Admissions Director

Annemarie Maini

Application URL

School Notes

We strive to engender wonder and excitement about learning. Our students work with materials designed to appeal to a child's senses, especially touch and sight. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating and attractive materials arranged within easy reach. Each student is encouraged to investigate the world so that learning becomes natural and joyful. Special games teach science, mathematics, language, social skills and confidence. Child's play becomes serious learning! Classes meet from 8:45am to 3:30pm, M-F. Half-day programs are available. Attuned to the busy schedules of modern parents, SOCDS also offers supervised before-school care starting at 7:30am and after-school care until 6:30pm. The school features a full summer camp program with weekly themes.

Source: Verified school update

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What is South Orange Country Day School's ranking?

South Orange Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for South Orange Country Day School?

The application deadline for South Orange Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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