South Orange Country Day School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
South Orange, NJ
461 Vose Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in South Orange since at least 2011
South Orange Country Day School is a Montessori school in South Orange, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 14 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 1.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 11 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 190 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 65% of preschool programs in New Jersey.
- Compared with 153 preschool programs in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- A state or regional independent school association
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 South Orange Country Day School
What grades does South Orange Country Day School serve?
South Orange Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend South Orange Country Day School?
About 14 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Orange Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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