Montclair

Montclair Schools & Education

Public & Private Institutions Of Learning

The Public School System: The Montclair Public School System is an award-winning district that serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is made up of seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. Each school in the system has a magnet theme which is reflected in the school's teaching style. Students within the district are free to choose which school they want to attend.

The seven elementary schools and their magnet themes are:

• Bradford Elementary (K-5, The University Magnet - a partnership with Montclair State University)
• Charles H. Bullock Elementary (K-5, Environmental Science)
• Edgemont Montessori (Montessori)
• Hillside Elementary (3-5, Gifted and Talented)
• Nishuane Elementary (K-2, Gifted and Talented)
• Northeast Elementary (K-5, Global Studies)
• Watchung Elementary (K-5, Science and Technology)

• Glenfield Middle School (6-8, Visual and Performing Arts)
• Buzz Aldrin Middle School (6-8, The STEM Magnet)
• Renaissance @ Rand (6-8, Liberal Arts)

The Montclair High School is an academically challenging high school with a diverse curriculum. More than 25 AP classes are offered. Small learning communities focus on the individual development of each student. These communities are: The Civics and Government Institute, Center for Social Justice, STEM, and The School of Visual and Performing Arts. There are also multiple world language offerings. The high school offers more than 100 clubs and organizations, and more than 30 varsity sports to provide a well-rounded high school experience.

Private and Parochial Schools Near Montclair: There are many excellent private and parochial schools in the area. Some of those options are:

• Delbarton
• The Far Brook School
• Golda Och Academy
• Kent Place School
• Montclair Kimberly Academy
• The Morristown Beard School
• Newark Academy
• Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
• Oratory Prep
• The Peck School
• The Pingry School
• Saint Peter's Prep
• Saint Rose of Lima School
• Seton Hall Prep

• MMO Programs
• Kidville Montclair
• Park Street Academy
• Montclair Community Pre-K
• Union Congregational Weekday Nursery School
• Building Blocks University
• Montclair Kimberly Academy
• Pilsbury School
• Parkside Montessori School
• Children's Studio