Best Schools in Montclair, NJ
Montclair, NJ has a total of 27 schools including 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 17,625 students attend Montclair, NJ schools. On average, schools in Montclair score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Montclair don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Montclair, NJ
Montclair, NJ has 9 high schools with 9,673 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Montclair score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montclair don't meet expectations.
1. Montclair High School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
2. Verona High School
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Verona Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Cedar Grove High School
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Cedar Grove Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
4. West Orange High School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2151 Students
5. Clifton High School
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montclair, NJ
Montclair, NJ has 6 middle schools with 3,646 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Montclair score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montclair don't meet expectations.
1. Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Verona Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 668 Students
2. Buzz Aldrin Middle School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
3. Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
4. Memorial Middle School
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Cedar Grove Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
5. Liberty Middle School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 526 Students
6. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1189 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montclair, NJ
Montclair, NJ has 12 elementary schools with 4,306 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Montclair score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montclair meet expectations.
1. Hillside Elementary School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 541 Students
2. Charles H. Bullock School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
3. Laning Avenue School
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Verona Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 243 Students
4. Watchung Elementary School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
5. Edgemont Elementary School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
6. Redwood Elementary School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
7. South End Elementary School
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Cedar Grove Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 354 Students
8. School #16
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students
9. Kelly Elementary School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
10. Washington Elementary School
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West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montclair, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montclair, NJ has a total population of 27,752 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montclair, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montclair, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montclair, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montclair, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Montclair, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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