Schools in Montclair, New Jersey (2025)
8 schools · 4,796 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 438.
Montclair, in New Jersey, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,796 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Montclair's schools is 438, below the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Nishuane Elementary School (93.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Watchung Elementary School (88.5, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Charles H. Bullock School (84.4, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Montclair High School (1,925 students), Hillside Elementary School (684 students), Glenfield Middle School (512 students).
Ranked schools in Montclair
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 194Nishuane Elementary SchoolMontclair · Public Elementary17.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 377 students
- 289Watchung Elementary SchoolMontclair · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 406 students
- 384Charles H. Bullock SchoolMontclair · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 481Edgemont Elementary SchoolMontclair · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 251 students
- 579Renaissance Middle School at the Rand BuildingMontclair · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 677Hillside Elementary SchoolMontclair · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 684 students
- 775Glenfield Middle SchoolMontclair · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 512 students
- 862Montclair High SchoolMontclair · Public High17% Math proficiency · 1,925 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nishuane Elementary School Montclair · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 93.8 Top 5% | 17.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 377 |
| 2 | Watchung Elementary School Montclair · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 88.5 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 3 | Charles H. Bullock School Montclair · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.4 Top 10% | 62% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 4 | Edgemont Elementary School Montclair · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 81.4 Top 10% | 62% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 5 | Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building Montclair · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 78.5 Top 25% | 49% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 6 | Hillside Elementary School Montclair · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 77.1 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 684 |
| 7 | Glenfield Middle School Montclair · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 44% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 8 | Montclair High School Montclair · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62.0 Top 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 1,925 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Montclair side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Montclair?
Nishuane Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Montclair with a Success Index (US) of 93.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Montclair?
Montclair has 8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 4,796 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Montclair?
The median Enrollment across schools in Montclair is 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.