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Montclair Public Schools

#5 in Best School Districts in Essex County
  • Montclair, NJ
  • 38 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
    Montclair Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Montclair, NJ. It has 6,767 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 64% in reading.
    montclair.k12.nj.us
    (973) 509-4000
    22 Valley Rd.
    Montclair, NJ 07042
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    64%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1240
    762 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    238 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    6,767
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    14.4%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $82,107
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    11.8%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $21,207/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      56%
    • Support Services
      43%
    • Other
      1%
    Living in the Area

    Montclair Township

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $117,151
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,629
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $617,300
    National
    $184,700

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    Montclair Public Schools Reviews

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    Montclair Public Schools have been a great experience for me. The diversity, clubs, athletics, and academics are strong. Unfortunately, the facilities at Montclair High School are lacking making my senior year horrible. They found bacteria in the stairwell of the main building which later collapsed. The school needs more money to address problems like these before they occur. Other than that, my social and academic life at Montclair were great!
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    The public schools within the district are incredible and offer a wonderful diverse option of what a person can focus on studying. Montclair High school is extremely rare being a high school that allows people to focus on a small learning communtiy such as The Center for Social Justice, Civics and Government Institue and STEM challanges students to widen their view on the world and what a person can learn.
    Montclair High School is amazing! I have learned to be a more confident student, a better writer and an overall better person because of the teachers, students and faculty who come there. I am so happy that I attended Montclair High!
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