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Montclair Kimberley Academy
  • Private
  • MONTCLAIR, NJ
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Montclair Kimberley Academy

#3 in Best Private High Schools in Essex County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • MONTCLAIR, NJ
  • 124 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      B+
    mka.org
    (973) 746-9800
    201 VALLEY RD
    MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
    About Montclair Kimberley Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 15
    Application Fee
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $48,550
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    Average Financial Aid
    From Montclair Kimberley Academy

    Welcome to Montclair Kimberley Academy and thank you for your interest in our school. We encourage you to thoroughly explore our website as an introduction to our award-winning and exceptional Pre-K-12 coeducational independent day school. If you want to learn more about attending MKA, please feel free to contact our Admissions Office - admissions@mka.org.

    MKA is a robust school community with over 1000 students on three campuses (Pre-K-3rd, 4th-8th, 9th-12th). We function as one school through a clearly articulated curriculum whose hallmarks include our unique and longstanding Pre-K-12 Signature Programs: the Culture of Ethics, The Writing Challenge and The MKA Core, as well as a nationally recognized program for integrating technology in the curriculum. At MKA, the work of our teachers and the lives of our students are shaped by our Mission Statement and the ideals of our motto, “Knowledge, Vision, Integrity.”

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    Average SAT
    1390
    143 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    123 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 58 responses
    • Field Day
      19%
    • The annual Gathering of all three campuses.
      19%
    • Winter musical
      12%
    • Homecoming
      10%
    • House Competitions
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      9%
    • Basketball games
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,064
    59%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 22 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 22 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 22 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 29 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 29 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 29 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    53%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 15 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 15 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 15 responses

    Living in the Area

    Essex County
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      D minus
    Median Household Income
    $67,826
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,279
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $414,000
    National
    $244,900
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    Montclair Kimberley Academy Reviews

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