2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in New Jersey. Top 14 of 14 schools.
#1 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
Parsippany, NJ
#2 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Montessori schools in New Jersey
Lebanon, NJ
#3 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 40 Montessori schools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
#4 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Mennonite · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–4
One of the most diverse private schools in New Jersey
Holmdel, NJ
#5 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Jersey City, NJ
#6 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Waldwick
Waldwick, NJ
#7 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Wayne
Wayne, NJ
#8 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 202% since 2013–14
Jersey City, NJ
#9 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Princeton
Princeton, NJ
#10 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Morristown
Morristown, NJ
#11 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Clifton
Clifton, NJ
#12 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–2
Serving families in Edison since at least 2011
Edison, NJ
#13 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 40 Montessori schools in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ
#14 Best Montessori Schools in New Jersey
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Tenafly, NJ
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.