Rainbow Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Clifton, NJ
22 Varettoni Pl, Clifton, NJ 07011
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Clifton
In Clifton, New Jersey, Rainbow Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 86 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 1620% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 193 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 86
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 51 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 193 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 39 Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Rainbow Montessori School
What grades does Rainbow Montessori School serve?
Rainbow Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Rainbow Montessori School?
About 86 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Rainbow Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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