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
3.5
1,064 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$48,550

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
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
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

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
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 88 Students
Cornell University 64 Students
University of Pennsylvania 61 Students
Boston University 53 Students
Duke University 51 Students
Boston College 50 Students
Columbia University 50 Students
Brown University 49 Students
Georgetown University 45 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Economics 59 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Political Science and Government 32 Students
Finance 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Environmental Science 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 100 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
5/31/2025
Great school. Diverse teachers and students. Great support system. Beautiful facilities. Professional staff. Students involved and happy.
5.0 Parent
10/10/2024
This is special school where the academic are strong, as are the arts and athletics. Most importantly, however, is that faculty and staff and administration are focused on each child as an individual. It doesn't take very long for each teacher to know each child as both a learner and a person. My children have all felt well-supported, as have I as a parent. The school is investing in a the future with a new STEM center at the upper school.
3.0 Parent
9/11/2024
This is a perfect example of how woke culture has infiltrated our education system. We were there 6 years, but it became very obvious in middle school that the system was very focused on educating children what to think instead of how to draw their own conclusions. Activism and indoctrination main goal here. Be aware of what they are telling your children.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/19/2025
Given our experience at MKA's Upper School, many of its teachers don't genuinely enjoy nurturing and supporting their students' academic development. In certain departments, the academic culture can feel exclusive and demoralizing, reminiscent of a competitive graduate program rather than a supporti...
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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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The Montclair Kimberley Academy

The Montclair Kimberley Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 201 Valley Rd in Montclair, in the Montclair neighborhood. Annual tuition is $48,550. The school has a total enrollment of 1,064 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The Montclair Kimberley Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,528,245. Discover additional schools in the area, like Immaculate Conception High School, Lacordaire Academy, Maarif School, and more. Learn more about what Montclair has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Montclair Kimberley Academy.

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