Montclair Cooperative School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Montclair, NJ
65 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Montclair Cooperative School is an independent private school in Montclair, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 104 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 104
- Teachers
- 14.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Montclair Cooperative School
What grades does Montclair Cooperative School serve?
Montclair Cooperative School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Montclair Cooperative School?
About 104 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montclair Cooperative School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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