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The Montessori House School

426 Knickerbocker Road Tenafly, NJ 07670

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-1
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,500
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
The Montessori House School Photo #1 - Lunar New Year at The Montessori House
The Montessori House School Photo #2 - The Montessori House
The Montessori House School Photo #3 - International Festival at The Montessori House
The Montessori House School Photo #4 - Holiday Party at The Montessori House
The Montessori House School Photo #5 - Winter Evening -- The Montessori House
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-1
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,500
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres

Student Body

Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
25 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For Sept 2025 $15,800 half-day (M-F, 8:30-12:00) $24,900 full-day (M-F, 8:30-3:00)
Summer Program Cost
$3,200
Summer Program Cost Notes
$3,200 for six weeks in 2025
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After Care to 6:00 p.m.Before Care from 7:30 a.m.


Arts and Music Programs:
Art StudioExplore Art
Rainbow PianoSinging Fun
Storybook FunTelling Tales


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Movement and DanceYoga

School Notes

  • The Montessori House offers children a remarkable learning experience based on Maria Montessori`s insights and materials.
  • Each year about 75 pupils participate in a rich variety of programs for children ages 2-1/2 to 6, including half-day, full-day and after care options plus summer camp.
  • Visit our website to book your private tour online, Or call or text 201-816-8343 to find out more about The Montessori House School.
  • The Montessori House is the only pre-school in Northeast Bergen County that is a Verified Member School of the American Montessori Society (AMS). That means all our lead teachers have earned their Montessori credentials, including over 1 year of course work and a 1 year practicum (student teaching).
  • All our Montessori classes have a student:teacher ratio of 10:1, usually less. Overall the school student:teach ration is about 7:1.
  • We offer both full day and half-day programs for children between the ages of 2-1/2 and 1st grade, plus After Care until 6 p.m. and Before Care from 7:30 a.m.
  • We also offer special after-school classes from 3 to 4 p.m.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Maria Montessori, Physician and Educator -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Montessori House School cost?
The Montessori House School's tuition is approximately $15,500 for private students and $3,200 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Montessori House School?
The acceptance rate of The Montessori House School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
Who are famous alumni from The Montessori House School?
The Montessori House School famous alumni include: Maria Montessori, Physician and Educator.
When is the application deadline for The Montessori House School?
The application deadline for The Montessori House School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $17,613 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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