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Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

22 Valley Rd.
Montclair, NJ 07042
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,100 students in Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
6,100 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
545 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#184 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
51%
38%
62%
49%
36%
23%
94%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
34%
% Black
19%
14%
% White
51%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,505 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,855 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,505
$26,937
Spending / Student
$26,855
$25,834

Best Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
603 Grove St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4242
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
54 Orange Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4200
Gr: 3-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Watchung Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14 Garden St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4259
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Edgemont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Edgemont Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4162
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Charles H. Bullock School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Washington Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4255
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
87 Mt Hebron Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
173 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
176 North Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Glenfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Maple Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Montclair High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Chestnut St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,961 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Cedar Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4222
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,100 students.
What is the rank of Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #188 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
51% of Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Montclair ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,855 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,100 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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