Preschools
| SCHOOL & CONTACT INFORMATION | OVERVIEW |
|---|---|
| Children’s Academy (Ages 2 1/2-6 1/2) 37 Church Mall Springfield, NJ 07081 973-379-3524 https://www.childrensacademy.net | |
| Far Brook School (Pre-K thru 8th Grade) 52 Great Hills Road Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3442 farbrook.org | Farbrook is a pre-k through 8th grade private school, whose statement of purpose is “It is our desire to touch the lives of children so they may live life wisely and with great joy.” Pre-k, or Nursery, is for four year olds; with half day 8am-12pm, and full day 8 am-3 pm. Early morning drop off and extended care are available daily. |
| Golda Och Academy (Grades Pre-K-5) Wilf Lower School Campus 122 Gregory Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-602-3757 https://www.goldaochacademy.org | Golda Och Academy is the preeminent preparatory school for Jewish education in New Jersey. An accredited, independent private school, it educates students in state-of-the-art facilities that serve to unlock their potential by cultivating critical thinking skills and nurturing intellectual curiosity. Guided by an exceptional faculty and a meaningful partnership between school and home, students develop a love of learning, a personal relationship with the State of Israel and its people, and a commitment to the betterment of the world. |
| Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School 169 Central Avenue Retail A City of Orange, NJ 07050 (856) 542-7833 https://gumediaschool.com | Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School, located in Orange, just 10 min from the South Orange/Maplewood border is an amazing daycare center run by Ivy and her mom. Ivy also went to Far Brook School (and later MKA) together, and a lot of Gumedia's teaching philosophy reflects the holistic approach to learning experienced at Far Brook. Ivy's mom, Ms. Betty, was a chemist at Hoffmann-La Roche for over 30 years and she infuses the curriculum with her deep understanding of STEM principles, tailored for young kids. Her science background also lends itself to consistent adherence to COVID protocols including fully vaccinated staff, UV light sterilization, and frequent hand washing. The school provides all snacks and meals with a plant-based menu and also has a private garden where kids can plant herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, bell peppers and eggplants that can either be taken home to their families or incorporated into the menu. They're currently enrolling for preschool, pre-K and a transitional kindergarten program and also provide after school care. For more questions or to request a tour, you can call (856) 542-7833 and leave a message, or email gumedia.nutrition@gmail.com. |
| Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Center (15 mos thru Age 4) of Congregation B’nai Israel 160 Millburn Avenue Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-4040 https://www.cbi-nj.org/learning/hgecc | A welcoming environment, open to the community, where Jewish customs, holidays, Shabbat and basic Jewish concepts are part of our daily life.” The Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childcare Center offers child/caregiver classes for toddlers 15-23 months, a transitional 2s program which starts with caregivers and evolves into a drop-off class, and preschool classes for 2, 3, and 4 year-olds. Extended day available 8:30 – 2:45. |
| Hudson Way Immersion School (Preschool thru Grade 8) 587 Springfield Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 908-598-8088 https://www.hwis.org | |
| Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education (Ages 2 – 4) of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel 432 Scotland Road South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4600 https://www.tsti.org/early-childhood-center | |
| JCC Metrowest Early Childhood (6 wks thru Age 5) Leon & Toby Cooperman Building (Ross Family Campus) 760 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-3479 https://www.jccmetrowest.org/programs/early-childhood/#overview | |
| The Kinder Gan Preschool (Ages 2 -5) 120 Parker Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-763-7455 https://www.KinderGanpreschool.org | |
| Kinderenrichment (Children must be 5 yrs old by January 1st of the year of entry) 550 Ridgewood Road Maplewood, NJ 07040 201-306-2558 https://www.millburncoop.org/kinderenrichment | Our program is a 5s bridge program for children that miss the cutoff or just need one more year before entering elementary school. |
| Le Parc Place (Ages 2 1/2 – 5) 195 Maplewood Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-616-1968 or 973-762-3077 https://www.leparcplace.com | |
| Mickey Fried Nursery School (Ages 2-5) of Oheb Shalom Congregation 170 Scotland Road South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7069 https://www.mickeyfriedpreschool.org | Mickey Fried Preschool believes that children learn as they play. It offers a warm, creative environment where each child’s unique style of living and learning is valued and nurtured. The preschool offers extended hours (8:00am – 6:00pm). Perfect for working parents. Contact the school to schedule a tour. |
| Millburn Co-Op Nursery School (Ages 2 -4) 951 Ridgewood Avenue Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-2778 https://www.millburncoop.org | Millburn Cooperative Nursery School is a multi-age program with an emphasis on socialization and independence. Learning is inspired by children’s spontaneous curiosity. Children play outside every day and grow at their own pace. As a co-op, parents participate in the classroom every day. |
| Montclair Cooperative School (Ages 3-14) 65 Chestnut Street Montclair, NJ 07042 201-306-2558 https://www.montclaircoop.org | Montclair Cooperative School is a community of students, teachers and parents dedicated to creating a diverse and nurturing environment and providing rigorous academics through an experiential curriculum. Children flourish intellectually and develop social skills along with a deep sense of community responsibility. |
| The Montessori Children’s Academy in Short Hills (Ages 2 1/2 – 12) 200 Hartshorn Drive Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-258-1400 https://www.themontessorichildrensacademy.com | |
| Montrose Early Childhood Center (Ages 3 & 4) South Orange-Maplewood School District 973-378-2086 https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/montrose/ | The Montrose Early Childhood Center offers a unique program of early childhood education for every student. As an individualized program, our focus is on each child’s developmental needs. We promote a positive, secure, and inclusive environment, enabling each child to grow with a sense of joy and wonderment. Renée Joyce is the Director of the Montrose Early Childhood Center since its opening in September of 2015. Ms. Joyce has been in the field of education for 32 years and most of that time with early childhood students and their families. |
| Morrow Memorial Preschool (Ages 2 1/2 – 5) 600 Ridgewood Road Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-763-5460 https://www.morrowpreschool.org | |
| Neighborhood House Nursery School (Ages 2 1/2 – 4) 12 Taylor Street Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-0739 https://www.neighborhoodhousenursery.org | |
| The Nursery at Our Lady of Sorrows School (Ages 6 weeks – 3yrs) 162 Academy Street South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4040 https://www.thenurseryatols.org | |
| Open Door Nursery School (Ages 2 1/2 – 5) 432 Wyoming Avenue Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-9303 https://www.opendoornurseryschool.com | For more than 40 years, Open Door has provided positive, enriching experiences for preschoolers. It offers a play based curriculum that fosters the emotional, social, physical and intellectual development of its students. The goal is to encourage each child to be self-confident and independent. Open Door wants its students to think critically and love learning! |
| Playhouse (Ages 2 1/2 – 5) 88 Franklin Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-9451 https://www.PlayhouseOnline.org | |
| Prospect Cooperative Preschool (Ages 2-5) 646 Prospect Street Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-763-8955 https://www.prospectpreschool.org | Prospect Cooperative Preschool school fosters creativity, confidence, and socialization through intentional play and meaningful exploratory learning. Our students thrive in an inclusive and community-driven environment, which offers parents and caregivers the unique opportunity to play an integral role in their child’s early education through direct classroom participation. Prospect offers morning and afternoon classes for children ages 2 1/2 through 5 with optional enrichment and lunch bunch programs. |
| The Red Oaks School (Ages 3-6) 21 Cutler Street Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-7853 https://www.RedOaksSchool.org/academics/early-childhood | |
| South Mountain Nature School (Ages 2-8) South Mountain Reservation Essex County 973-219-2392 https://www.southmountainnatureschool.com | South Mountain Nature School offers Forest Preschool, Caregiver & Child Class, After School Class, and Summer Camp in the South Mountain Reservation. Its nature immersion curriculum is taught by Cedarsong Way-certified and NJ State-certified teachers. Classes help develop a deep connection with nature and inspire cooperative play. |
| The South Mountain YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center (Ages 6 weeks to 4) 10 W. Parker Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-762-0860 https://www.smountainymca.org facebook.com/southmountainy | The South Mountain YMCA Early Childhood Learning Center offers 7am to 7pm childcare programs, preschool, and enrichment classes to children from the age of 6 weeks through preschool. The South Mountain YMCA also provides summer camp, afterschool care, and enrichment programming for school-aged children and teens. “As the largest childcare provider in Maplewood, the Y offers a childcare program with families in mind and creates an environment where your child will thrive.” |
| South Orange Country Day School (Ages 2 1/2 – 5) 461 Vose Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-6451 https://www.socds.com | We want to support students as they explore and make sense of their world. We strive to prepare students to leave SOCDS with: an ability to clearly communicate their needs and to resolve conflict by articulating the facts a respect for our environment and the choices that we make every day an ability to interact with and respect all people, regardless of learning style and preference, appearance, or experiences a desire to explore new learning environments, and to have the skills to be self directed learners in any learning setting. |
| St. Rose of Lima Academy (Ages 2 1/2 – 4) 52 Short Hills Ave. Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-379-3973 https://www.srlacademy.org | |
| St. Stephen’s Preschool (Ages 4 months – 6 yrs) 119 Main St. Millburn, NJ 07041 973-376-0688 https://www.ststephensmillburn.org/preschool | |
| Thelma K. Reisman Preschool (Ages 10 mos to 5 yrs) of Beth El 222 Irvington Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-0113 https://www.bethelnj.org/learn/preschool/mission-and-philosophy | Led by Director Danielle Weitz, Beth El’s Thelma K. Reisman Preschool offers education and enrichment for children ages 12 months to five years old, as well as programs for parents and families. The school offers early drop off and extended day, as well as a summer camp. |
| Totri (Ages 2 1/2 – 6) 465 Valley Street South Orange, NJ 07079 973-761-4309 https://www.totrichildcare.com | |
| TSTI Iris Family Center Preschool Program (Ages 2 – 5) 432 Scotland Road South Orange, NJ 07079 973-763-4600 https://www.tsti.org/early-childhood-center | The Iris Family Center focuses on each child’s developmental needs and promotes a positive, secure and accepting environment. Rituals are introduced in an age-appropriate manner, in an atmosphere conducive to curiosity and wonder. A love of nature is instilled through use of three outdoor classrooms and a campground. |
| Village Babies Development Center (Ages 6 weeks – 5yrs) 401 Valley Street South Orange, NJ 07079 973-378-5906 https://www.villagebabies.com | |
| Weekday Cooperative Preschool (Ages 2 1/2 – 4) 111 Irvington Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-7879 https://www.weekdaynurserycoop.org | |
| Work and Play (Ages 0 – 5) 19 Prospect St. South Orange, NJ 07079 973-327-4729 https://www.workandplaynj.com/south-orange-nj/play/ | Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, Work and Play’s early childhood education program, led by Rebecca Gartman, is fluid, dynamic and responsive. Children lead the curriculum as they engage in meaningful play and project work based on their inherent interests. In the multi-age setting, teachers are partners in children’s learning, sparking thought and extending thinking with rich language, continued observation, and reflection. At Work and Play, teachers make thoughtful choices based on the individual needs of each child. Teachers mindfully plan for each day. They value the power of the learning environment and strive to create beautiful and complex spaces that encourage collaboration, creativity, and wonder. Teachers carefully select materials to provoke thinking and questioning, inspire exploration and investigating, and problem-solving. The Work and Play team collaborate with children and families to ensure the early childhood experiences and routines will engage and support the growth and development of a child’s early years. |
K-12 Schools
| SCHOOL & CONTACT INFORMATION | SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION/ HOURS | GRADE LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School 17 Parker Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 Ph. (973) 762-5600 Fax (973) 378-7607 http://www.columbiahsa.org/ | Dr. Kalisha Morgan, Interim Principal Ms. Melissa Butler, Assistant Principal Mr. Kevin Mason, Assistant Principal Ms. Cheryline Hewitt, Assistant Principal Mr. Terry Woolard, Assistant Principal School hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:01 p.m. | Grades 9 – 12 ESL classes offered |
| Maplewood Middle School 7 Burnet Street Maplewood, NJ 07040 Ph. (973) 378-7660 Fax (973) 378-5247 http://www.mmshsa.org/ | Ms. Dara Gronau, Principal Mr. Louis Brown, Assistant Principal Mr. Dion Patterson, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. | Grades 6-8 ESL classes offered |
| South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road South Orange, NJ 07079 Ph. (973) 378-2772 Fax (973) 378-2771 http://www.somshsa.org/ | Ms. Lynn A. Irby, Principal Mr. James Jennings, Assistant Principal Mr. James Waldron, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m. | Grades 6 – 8 |
| Clinton Elementary School 27 Berkshire Road Maplewood, NJ 07040 Ph. (973) 378-7686 Fax (973) 378-5241 http://www.clintonelementary.org/ | Mrs. Ethel Minchello, Interim Principal Ms. Sandy Smith, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:05 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. | Grades K – 5 ESL classes offered |
| Jefferson Elementary School 518 Ridgewood Road Maplewood, NJ 07040 Ph. (973) 378-7696 Fax (973) 378-7692 http://marshalljefferson.org/ | Ms. Kimberly Hutchinson, Principal Mr. Angel Rivera, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:05 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. | Grades 3 – 5 |
| Marshall Elementary School 262 Grove Road South Orange, NJ 07079 Ph. (973) 378-7698 Fax (973) 378-5243 http://marshalljefferson.org/ | Ms. Raquel Horn, Principal Ms. Laura Swyberius, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Grades K – 2 |
| Montrose Early Childhood Center 356 Clark Street South Orange, NJ 07079 Ph. (973) 378-2086 Fax (973) 378-2085 https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/montrose/ | Ms. Bonita Samuels, Principal School hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | PreK ELLI Program Preschool Disabled Program |
| Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School 274 Boyden Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 Ph. (973) 378-5209 Fax (973) 378-5244 http://sethboyden.com/ | Ms. Shannon Glander, Principal Ms. Sheila Murphy, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Grades K – 5 |
| South Mountain Elementary School 444 West South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 Ph. (973) 378-5216 Fax (973) 763-5620 http://smsuperstars.com/ | Ms. Alyna Jacobs, Principal Ms. Shane Zeigler, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:10 a.m. – 2:40 p.m. | Grades K – 5 |
| South Mountain Elementary Annex 112 Glenview Road South Orange, NJ 07079 Ph. (973) 378-2801 Fax (973) 378-2033 http://smsuperstars.com/ | Ms. Alyna Jacobs, Principal Ms. Shane Zeigler, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Grades K – 1 |
| Tuscan Elementary School 25 Harvard Avenue Maplewood, NJ 07040 Ph. (973) 378-5221 Fax (973) 378-7626 http://www.tuscanpta.org/ | Ms. Malikah Majeed, Principal Mr. Brad Bertani, Assistant Principal School hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Grades K – 5 |