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The Montessori Children's Academy

144 Ridgedale Ave Florham Park, NJ 07932

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999

Student Body

Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Advanced Courses
N/A
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment ProgramMusic
Spanish

School Notes

  • The Montessori Children's Academy (MCA) is a private Montessori school which is committed to inspiring and motivating children ages 2 1/2 to 6 to learn by providing the finest Montessori educational experience. We respect, nurture, and expand the academic, social, and emotional gifts of each student while preserving the true spirit and purpose of childhood.
Using traditional Montessori methods, The Montessori Children`s Academy (MCA) provides a developmentally challenging, yet appropriate, learning environment that engages children`s natural curiosity and helps them to develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our programs are enhanced by exposure to foreign language, health, the arts, and environmental education.

Our Kindergarten and Elementary students also enjoy technology and physical education classes, as well as a variety of enrichment experiences both in and out of the classroom.

Opportunities to plan and participate in community outreach and service projects align all of our students with the skills they will need to position themselves as future leaders in our global community.

With campuses in Florham Park, Chatham, and Short Hills, MCA offers:
  • Full- & Half-Day Preschool Programs,
  • Full-Day Kindergarten,
  • Before & After School Extended Hours,
  • Montessori, My Child, & Me for children 18-30 months with their caregivers,
  • MCA Summer Camp, and
  • LEAF Approach to Enrichments.
  • Our Short Hills campus also is home to our Elementary Program.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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The application deadline for The Montessori Children's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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