Top Rankings
Montclair Public 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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,053 students in Montclair Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Montclair Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
6,053 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
563 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Montclair Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
328 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
5%
10%
# Hispanic Students
842 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
32%
# Black Students
1,272 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
21%
15%
# White Students
3,052 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
51%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
545 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
388
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
458
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
429
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
428
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
417
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
439
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
484
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
522
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
474
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
473
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
485
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
183
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,718 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,064 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,718
$27,348
Spending / Student
$27,064
$26,228
Best Montclair Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montclair High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Chestnut St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4100
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
54 Orange Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4200
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4200
Grades: 3-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Charles H. Bullock School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Washington Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4255
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4255
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #44.
Watchung Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14 Garden St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4259
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4259
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 North Fullerton Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-5741
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #77.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 Mt Hebron Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Edgemont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Edgemont Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4162
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4162
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
603 Grove St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4242
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4242
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1010.
Glenfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Maple Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4172
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Cedar Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4222
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4222
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montclair Public School District?
Montclair Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,053 students.
What is the rank of Montclair Public School District?
Montclair Public School District is ranked #150 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Public School District?
51% of Montclair Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montclair Public School District?
Montclair Public 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 Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,064 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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