#12 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Junior: MKA is a school with a lot of academic rigor, and it is clear that most of the teachers care for the student's academics. Keyword most, because some teachers (especially at the middle school) did not care as much for student's academics and/or wellbeing. Besides that, the reason that I'm giving 4 stars and not 5 is because of the community in the school, especially the upper school. Although the school says that they are trying to fix issues within the community (ex. yearly surveys, mental health clubs, etc.), there are many microaggressions against minorities, women, and especially lower-income people. There is an underlying "competition" of who is richer, dresses up the preppiest, brings a sports car, etc. It is also clear (and the school has recognized) that many minorities and women feel unsafe around certain cliques and friend groups because of said microaggressions being spread. Overall, good academics, administration needs to work on making the community a safer place.... Read 120 reviews
#12 Best Private High Schools in New Jersey.
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
MONTCLAIR, NJ,
PK, K-12,
120 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says MKA is a school with a lot of academic rigor, and it is clear that most of the teachers care for the student's academics. Keyword most, because some teachers (especially at the middle school) did not....
Read 120 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 1,052,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,