The Montclair Kimberley Academy

The Montclair Kimberley Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
201 Valley Rd,  Montclair, NJ
3.9
3.7
1,064 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.58
Annual Tuition
$48,550

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
182
Full Time Teachers
165
Part Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
700
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

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Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
57.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.8%
Black
12.8%
Two or more races
11.6%
Hispanic
4.4%
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School Rankings

#13 Best Private K12 Schools in New Jersey
#18 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New Jersey
#23 Best Private HS in New Jersey
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Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 85 Students
Cornell University 61 Students
University of Pennsylvania 55 Students
Boston University 48 Students
Columbia University 48 Students
Duke University 48 Students
Boston College 45 Students
Brown University 45 Students
University of Southern California 42 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Economics 52 Students
Biology 43 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Political Science and Government 30 Students
Finance 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 97 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/16/2023
I truly love it here. The school fosters a sense of community, and as a "lifer," I've experienced its transformative impact on both my academic and personal growth. The small class sizes ensure individualized attention, and beyond academics, MKA emphasizes holistic development, offering a plethora of extracurricular activities (clubs and sports).
5.0 Junior
6/21/2023
I've been going to MKA since the 6th grade and it has been my best decision ever. I enjoy the courses, they are not too easy or hard, a perfect balance for someone who found my previous schools too easy. I like the culture that the school has. I also like the faculty and administration staff. They show up every day happy wanting to help or teach and that positivity rubs off on the student body. Overall a great experience.
4.0 Alum
6/13/2023
Montclair Kimberley Academy is a small, but diverse, community. The small class sizes allow teachers to tend to each individual student. Furthermore, students throughout the grade levels become close friends over time.
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3.7 11 Reviews
1.0 other
3/17/2019
We believe the whole school is a joke from the top to the bottom. The community is not effective. After school program is another job. With the money you spend, you might feel disappointed. We thinks that school raking is overrated. Importantly, administrators are unbelievable and hard to communicat...
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5.0 parent
12/12/2017
This is my son's first year and he loves it. Their emphasis is a good balance between academic and social emotional growth. The advisor component is very helpful. I am never in the dark about my son's successes or weaknesses. Communication from the school in general is very good. The academics are c...
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1.0 parent
5/7/2016
I had terrible experience at MKA, and decided to leave. If you are rich enough to donate tens of thousands of dollars a year, it will be a nice fit. outright favoritism based on donation money.
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4.0 other
6/2/2015
Excellent staff and great sports program. Not as small (classes) as some of the private schools but good school spirit with caring teachers. A great stepping stone for ivory league entry, and also a great summer school for students attending public school who have fallen behind. The summer school ca...
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