Very Good
#66 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 12% of private schools
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Bridgewater, NJ
A private elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
120 FINDERNE AVE STE 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Raritan Valley Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,983
Median home value
$562,400
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Somerset Elementary AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Van Derveer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 734 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is listed in Bridgewater, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is a private elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
What grades does Raritan Valley Montessori Academy serve?
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Raritan Valley Montessori Academy?
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raritan Valley Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Raritan Valley Montessori Academy rank in NJ?
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy ranks #66 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Raritan Valley Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Raritan Valley Montessori Academy a private school?
Yes, Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Raritan Valley Montessori Academy a religious school?
No, Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Phone
- (908) 595-2900
- Area population (ZIP 08807)
- 38,438
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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