Very Good
#79 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 15% of private schools
The Montessori Childrens Academy
Elementary School · Short Hills, NJ
A private elementary school in Short Hills, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
200 HARTSHORN DR, Short Hills, NJ 07078
- 4.4:1 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
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Where The Montessori Childrens Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,627,300
Median rent
$3,363/mo
College educated
90.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07078; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Brook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Deerfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Hartshorn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Glenwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Montessori Childrens Academy is listed in Short Hills, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Montessori Childrens Academy
The Montessori Childrens Academy is a private elementary school in Short Hills, NJ, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Montessori Childrens Academy
What grades does The Montessori Childrens Academy serve?
The Montessori Childrens Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The Montessori Childrens Academy?
The Montessori Childrens Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Montessori Childrens Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Montessori Childrens Academy is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Montessori Childrens Academy rank in NJ?
The Montessori Childrens Academy ranks #79 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Montessori Childrens Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Montessori Childrens Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Montessori Childrens Academy a private school?
Yes, The Montessori Childrens 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 The Montessori Childrens Academy a religious school?
No, The Montessori Childrens Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 258-1400
- Area population (ZIP 07078)
- 14,183
- Area average commute
- 44.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 07078; 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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