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The Albrook School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5

Basking Ridge, NJ

361 Somerville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Basking Ridge
  • Smaller classes than 95% of Montessori schools in New Jersey
  • Serving families in Basking Ridge since at least 2011

The Albrook School is a Montessori school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 53 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
53
Teachers
26.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 26 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey (2 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 39 Montessori elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    67’11–1262’13–1465’15–1669’17–1862’19–2076’21–2253’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K85
    K19
    13
    211
    39
    45
    56

    Student body

    White51%
    Asian47%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about The Albrook School

    What grades does The Albrook School serve?

    The Albrook School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend The Albrook School?

    About 53 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Albrook School?

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