Very Good
#66 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 12% of private schools
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Elementary School
120 FINDERNE AVE STE 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#66 of 534
In Bridgewater
#1 of 2
public schools
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Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Elementary School in Bridgewater · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is a private elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ. Raritan Valley Montessori Academy serves approximately 37 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Raritan Valley Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 37 students, Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Raritan Valley Montessori Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Raritan Valley Montessori Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Bridgewater, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Raritan Valley Montessori Academy (this school) | 7.6 |
| Adamsville Primary School | 8.4 |
| Somerset Elementary Academy | 8.9 |
| Crim Primary School | 8.6 |
| Bradley Gardens Primary School | 5.8 |
| Van Holten Primary School | 8.8 |
| Hamilton Primary School | 7.7 |
| Milltown Primary School | 6.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
120 FINDERNE AVE STE 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Raritan Valley Montessori Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Somerset Elementary Academy (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Adamsville Primary School (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Van Derveer Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Somerville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bridgewater, see our Bridgewater schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$165,983
Median Home Value
$562,400
Median Rent
$2,092/mo
Population
38,438
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
82.7%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
43.1
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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