Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jersey City, NJ
175 8th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Overall grade: A+
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- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 40 Montessori schools in New Jersey
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Jersey City
- The largest Montessori school in Jersey City
- Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori schools in New Jersey
In Jersey City, New Jersey, Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 180 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 180
- Teachers
- 55.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 90 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 95% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 39 Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
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Questions about Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School
What grades does Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School serve?
Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School?
About 180 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hamilton Park Montessori School Upper School?
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