Public schools in Montclair, NJ
8 open public schools with an address in Montclair, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,796
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
7 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Montclair public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Montclair, NJ: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,796 students, an average of 600 per school. The largest campus is Montclair High School (1,925 students), and the largest elementary school is Hillside Elementary School (684).
Every listed school belongs to Montclair Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 7 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 16% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Montclair
Elementary schools in Montclair
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Bullock School Montclair Public School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 438 | 10:1 | |
| Edgemont Elementary School Montclair Public School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 251 | 10.9:1 | |
| Hillside Elementary School Montclair Public School District · Magnet | 03–05 | 684 | 14.7:1 | |
| Nishuane Elementary School Montclair Public School District · Magnet | PK–02 | 377 | 9:1 | |
| Watchung Elementary School Montclair Public School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 406 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Montclair
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfield Middle School Montclair Public School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 512 | 8.7:1 | |
| Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building Montclair Public School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 203 | 7.3:1 |
High schools in Montclair
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School Montclair Public School District | 09–12 | 1,925 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.9%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black19.2%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Montclair schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,796 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Montclair
How many public schools are in Montclair, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Montclair: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,796 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Montclair?
All listed public schools with an address in Montclair belong to Montclair Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Montclair?
Montclair High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Montclair, with 1,925 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Montclair?
No school with an address in Montclair is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Montclair schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Montclair public schools is 10.5:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Montclair guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities